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Hamlin County Semi-Truck Rollover on County Road 181 Sends Driver to Hospital

Writer: Steve Jurrens
Steve Jurrens
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Overturned semi-truck in a grassy ditch at sunset, with sheriff badge and Northeast Radio SD logo over the crash scene.

Northeast Radio SD News – Hamlin County, SD - A semi-truck driver was transported to a hospital Monday evening after a single-vehicle rollover crash on County Road 181 near the Hamlin-Clark County line.


According to the Hamlin County Sheriff's Office, Watertown Regional Dispatch received a report of the crash at approximately 5:35 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.

Overturned semi truck on rural road at sunset, with tow and emergency vehicles responding and spilled grain on the pavement.

A preliminary investigation indicates that the semi-truck was traveling eastbound on County Road 181 when the driver spotted a deer in the roadway. The driver swerved to avoid hitting the animal, causing the semi to roll over.


The driver sustained injuries in the crash and was taken to a hospital for treatment. First responders at the scene included the Hamlin County Sheriff's Office, the Hazel Fire Department, and Lake Norden Ambulance.


The Hamlin County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the incident.


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Overturned white Wilson semi truck on grassy roadside at sunset, with emergency vehicles in the distance.

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