Two-Vehicle Crash Near Volin Results in One Fatality

Two-Vehicle Crash Near Volin Results in One Fatality

A two-vehicle crash near Volin Tuesday resulted in one fatality.

Preliminary crash information indicates a 65-year-old male driver of a 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling east on 301st Street near 446th Avenue behind a semi tractor/trailer.

A septic tanker truck was traveling the same direction and was in front of the semi.

The septic tanker truck slowed down to turn north into a field. The motorcycle driver attempted to pass the semi and struck the side of the septic tanker truck as it was turning into the field. The motorcycle rider was thrown from his motorcycle. He died at the scene as a result of his injuries.

The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.