ORTLEY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – A single-vehicle crash southeast of Ortley resulted in one fatality on October 5, 2023.
Authorities identified the driver as Eliseo Gomez, 30, of Summit, SD. The incident occurred around 2:41 p.m. on 452nd Avenue near 147th Street.
Gomez lost control of his vehicle, partially entering the east ditch. He overcorrected, causing the vehicle to roll into the west ditch.
He was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the vehicle, being pronounced dead at the scene.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the crash.
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