Watertown man injured when he rear ends semi on Interstate 29 in Roberts County

April 8, 2021
Mike Tanner

WILMOT, S.D.–A man was injured Wednesday when the car he was driving rear-ended a semi truck and trailer on Interstate 29 in Roberts County.

It happened at 5:46 p.m. at mile marker 213, ten miles west of Wilmot.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol says the driver of the car, 53 year-old Preston Fryer of Watertown, was wearing a seat belt and sustained minor injuries.

The 62 year-old Volvo truck driver was not injured. His name was not released. 

Charges against Fryer are pending.