NEW: Man killed in Interstate 29 crash just north of Watertown

November 19, 2020

Mike Tanner

WATERTOWN, S.D.–One person was killed Wednesday night in a two vehicle crash on Interstate 29 four miles north of Watertown.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol tells KWAT News it happened at 7:50 p.m.

The two vehicles–a 2011 Chevy pickup and a 1969 Ford Mustang–were northbound in the right lane when the pickup collided with the car from behind. The Mustang went into the east ditch and rolled.

The person killed is a 58 year-old man. His name has not been released.

The pickup was driven by an 18 year-old man. He was not injured.

The driver of the Mustang was wearing a seat belt. The driver of the pickup was not.

The Highway Patrol continues to investigate.