FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 16, 2026

CONTACT: Brad Reiners, DPS Communications Director, 605.280.2050

Clay County Fatal Crash

What:    Two vehicle fatal crash
Where:  Intersection of SD 46 and SD 19, two miles south of Centerville, SD
When:   8:14 a.m., Friday, January 16, 2026

Driver 1: 20-year-old male from Harrisburg, SD, no injuries
Vehicle 1: 2025 Ram 3500
Seat belt Used: Yes

Driver 2: 35-year-old male from Vermillion, SD, fatal injuries
Vehicle 2: 2011 Subaru Legacy
Seat belt Used: Yes

Clay County, S.D.- One person died Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash two miles south of Centerville, SD.

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

Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2025 Ram 3500 was traveling westbound on SD Highway 46 near the intersection of Highway 19. At the same time, the driver of a 2011 Subaru Legacy was traveling southbound on Highway 19, approaching the intersection at Highway 46. The Subaru entered the intersection and collided with the Ram. Both vehicles came to rest in the southwest ditch.

The driver of the Subaru sustained fatal injuries. The driver of the Ram was not injured.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. All information released so far is only preliminary.

The Highway Patrol is an agency of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.

A shoutout to Keith Fleury, who bowled a 300 game last night at the Bowling Dome in Chamberlain! Keith also finished the night with an 847 series- putting together scores of 278, 300 and 269.

The Jim Gregg Memorial Pitch Tournament will take place this Sunday, January 18th at Red Hills Last Chance in Carter beginning at 1pm. Registration will start at noon. It is open to two person teams, and the entry is fifty dollars per team.

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