UPDATE: Police identify two people killed in van vs. motorcycle crash in Sioux Falls

August 10, 2020

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – Sioux Falls police have identified the two victims who died in a traffic crash in Sioux Falls.

Police spokesman Sam Clemens says a motorcycle collided with a van killing the drivers of both vehicles Sunday night.

Clemens says the motorcycle operated by 31-year-old Franklin Griffith, of Parker, was attempting to make a turn when he collided with the van driven by 75-year-old Eldon Guericke, of Sioux Falls.

After speaking with several witnesses, police said they believe speed may have been a factor in the crash.