One person was killed in a collision involving a semi and a tractor in Audubon County on October 14 at approximately 2:41 p.m.
The accident occurred on Highway 71 near the intersection with 230th Street. Authorities confirmed a semi-truck and a tractor were involved in the crash, resulting in the fatality of the tractor operator, whose identity has not yet been released.
Emergency responders from the AUDUBON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE and local fire departments arrived on the scene to assist. Medical aid was provided, but the operator of the tractor was pronounced dead at the scene. The truck driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Highway 71 experienced lane closures for several hours as emergency crews worked to clear the wreckage and investigate the incident. The roadway has since reopened.
The accident is under investigation by the AUDUBON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. Authorities are asking anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward.