Teen Driver Fatally Hit by Train in Wessington | Pierre News

A heartbreaking crash in Wessington, South Dakota, claims the life of a 16-year-old driver struck by a train at 1:44 AM on August 5th. The teen, from Highmore, was driving a 2008 Ford F-150 without a seatbelt when the collision occurred at a railroad crossing. The eastbound train belonged to the Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern Railroad. Authorities are still notifying the family, and the South Dakota Highway Patrol continues its investigation into this devastating accident in a town of just under 200 residents. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8b644aa6604c654b