Icy Conditions Lead to Two-Vehicle Crash Near Castlewood

Steve Jurrens
Jan 16
1 min read

Emergency vehicles with flashing lights at night on icy road after two-vehicle crash near Castlewood. Text overlay describes conditions.

Northeast Radio SD News - Castlewood, SD - Icy road conditions contributed to a two-vehicle injury crash early Friday morning northwest of Castlewood, according to the Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office.

Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene south of the intersection of U.S. Highway 81 and 179th Street at approximately 5:52 a.m. on Jan. 16.

A preliminary investigation by the Sheriff’s Office indicates that a vehicle was traveling eastbound while exiting a private driveway. Due to the icy surface, the driver was unable to stop, causing the vehicle to slide onto U.S. Highway 81. It then collided with a second vehicle that was traveling southbound on the highway. The impact sent the southbound vehicle into the east ditch.

White truck with hood open on snowy ground, emergency vehicles with flashing lights on road above, people in reflective gear attending scene.

The driver of the southbound vehicle was treated at the scene and transported by Castlewood Ambulance to a local medical facility. The injuries were reported as non-life-threatening.

Traffic on U.S. Highway 81 was restricted to a single lane for more than an hour as responders worked to clear the wreckage and secure the area.

The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the incident. Assisting at the scene were the Castlewood Fire Department and BES Towing of Lake Norden.

Fire truck and sheriff's vehicle with flashing blue lights on snowy ground at night. Dark background, creating a focused and urgent mood.