According to the South Dakota Highway Patrol, a Hendricks man was driving a truck that hit a minivan carrying four girls from Flandreau.
COLMAN, S.D. - October 29, 2026
Four people were killed and a fifth was seriously hurt when a wrong-way crash involving three vehicles happened Monday on Interstate 29 near Colman, South Dakota, according to Marshall Radio.
Key Facts
- Date: Monday; first reported October 29, 2026
- Location: Interstate 29 near Colman, South Dakota
- Type of crash: Wrong-way, head-on collision
- Vehicles involved: A truck, a minivan and a semi-truck
- Injuries / fatalities: Four people killed; one girl, age 12, with life-threatening injuries
- Responding agencies: South Dakota Highway Patrol
- Reported by: Marshall Radio
Crash Overview
The South Dakota Highway Patrol reported that a truck driven by a man from Hendricks struck a minivan head-on on Interstate 29. The minivan was carrying four girls from Flandreau. A semi-truck also hit the minivan and ended up jackknifed.
Three of the girls, ages 12, 15 and 16, died, as did the truck driver. The fourth girl, who is 12, suffered life-threatening injuries. Marshall Radio's reporting also describes a Minnesota man among those killed, and says four people died in total.
Few other details have been reported, and officials have not released the identities of those who died.
If You Were Involved
If you were involved in a crash, these general steps may help:
- Seek medical attention even if you feel fine.
- Document the scene with photos or video if it is safe to do so.
- Exchange information with the other drivers and note any witnesses.
- Request the official crash report from the law enforcement agency that responded.
- Notify your insurer as soon as reasonably possible.
- Consider speaking with a qualified attorney if you were injured or face significant losses.