85-year-old George F. Leach died from injuries in a head-on collision involving a 16-year-old driver on U.S. Highway 212; South Dakota Highway Patrol investigating.

George F. Leach, 85, died from injuries sustained in a head-on collision near Belle Fourche on U.S. Highway 212. A 16-year-old driving a 2019 Ford F350 crossed into the eastbound lane, colliding with Leach's 2014 GMC Sierra. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts; the Ford driver suffered minor injuries, while Leach was transported to a Rapid City hospital with life-threatening injuries. The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

September 06, 2024
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