Turner County, SD (October 23, 2024) – A tragic two-vehicle crash occurred on Saturday morning, October 20, resulting in the death of a 45-year-old woman from Laurel, Nebraska. The accident took place at approximately 11:17 a.m. at the intersection of SD Highway 46 and Highway 19A, about 12 miles west of Beresford.
Preliminary reports indicate that Tracy A. Mortenson was driving a 2018 Ford Explorer eastbound on SD Highway 46 when she collided with a 2018 Ford F-150 driven by 19-year-old Bailey Ann Feistner, who was traveling northbound on Highway 19A. It is believed that Feistner failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection, leading to the collision that sent both vehicles into the northeast ditch.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but unfortunately, Mortenson was pronounced dead at the scene. Feistner sustained serious, non-life-threatening injuries and was transported for medical treatment. Both drivers were reported to have been wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident. As the investigation continues, more details may emerge regarding the events leading up to the crash.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Tracy A. Mortenson during this incredibly difficult time.
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