SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Names have been released of the two people who died last Tuesday in a two-vehicle crash north of Scotland, South Dakota.
Authorities say that a semi-truck and trailer were traveling northbound on South Dakota Highway 25 when it crossed the center line and struck a southbound Dodge Grand Caravan Minivan.
Two people in the Dodge were pronounced dead at the scene.
They were 49-year-old Jennifer Blewett of Scotland, S.D., and 72-year-old Herman Runge, Jr., of Sioux Falls.
Another passenger, 72-year-old Susan Runge of Sioux Falls, suffered life-threatening injuries.
She was transported by ambulance to the Scotland hospital and then airlifted to a Sioux Falls hospital.
Susan Runge was the only occupant in the Dodge who was wearing a seatbelt.
The 23-year-old driver of the semi-truck was not injured and charges are pending against him.
