MADISON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – A 44-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash near Madison, South Dakota, on Saturday morning.
The incident occurred at 11:36 a.m. at the intersection of S.D. Highway 19 and 241st St.
According to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, a 2019 Honda Odyssey was traveling north on S.D. Highway 19 and slowed to turn left onto 241st St. A 2005 Harley Davidson Cruiser, also traveling north, collided with the rear driver-side door of the Honda as it turned.
The motorcycle driver was ejected and subsequently struck by the Honda. Both vehicles came to rest in the ditch.
The motorcycle operator was pronounced dead at an area hospital; he was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.
The 71-year-old female driver of the Honda Odyssey sustained minor injuries and was wearing a seatbelt.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the incident. The names of those involved will not be released until family members are notified.