The crashes were reported between 6 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, and 6 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9.<\/p>\n
The daily Rally Tally includes incidents investigated by the South Dakota Highway Patrol. It does not include reports from city police or county sheriff’s offices.<\/p>\n
Fatal Crash Near Spearfish<\/h2>\n
The fatal crash happened shortly after 4:30 p.m. Saturday near Spearfish.<\/p>\n
A 2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide was northbound on U.S. 85 near Centennial Road.<\/p>\n
The rider braked behind another motorcycle that was turning. The 72-year-old man then lost control and became separated from his motorcycle.<\/p>\n
He was taken to a Spearfish hospital with serious injuries. He later died from those injuries.<\/p>\n
Authorities have not released his name or hometown. The crash remains under investigation.<\/p>\n
Seven Other Crashes Reported<\/h2>\n
Three people suffered minor injuries in a crash near Custer State Park.<\/p>\n
A motorcycle rear-ended another motorcycle on U.S. 16A near the State Game Lodge.<\/p>\n
The injured riders were ages 68, 60 and 61. All three were wearing helmets.<\/p>\n
Near Dumont, a 67-year-old rider lost control on Rochford Road near U.S. 14A.<\/p>\n
The man was not wearing a helmet. He was flown to a Rapid City hospital with serious injuries.<\/p>\n
Another rider crashed east of Cheyenne Crossing on U.S. 14A. The 59-year-old man entered a ditch after failing to make a curve.<\/p>\n
He was taken to a Deadwood hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n
A 54-year-old motorcyclist was also hurt in a hit-and-run near Boulder Canyon.<\/p>\n
Authorities said an unidentified vehicle crossed the centerline and contacted the motorcycle.<\/p>\n
The rider was taken to a Sturgis hospital.<\/p>\n
More Injuries Reported Saturday<\/h2>\n
West of Hisega, a motorcycle struck a turning Subaru from behind on South Dakota 44.<\/p>\n
The Subaru driver was taken to a Rapid City hospital with minor injuries.<\/p>\n
Near Rockerville, a Harley-Davidson rider lost control after the motorcycle’s rear tire failed.<\/p>\n
The 69-year-old rider was wearing a helmet. He was taken to a Rapid City hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n
The final reported crash happened on Interstate 90 near Rapid City.<\/p>\n
A 45-year-old woman lost control of her motorcycle on the Exit 59 off-ramp.<\/p>\n
Her motorcycle then struck a Toyota Camry. She was taken to a Rapid City hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n
The Camry driver was not injured.<\/p>\n
Drivers can find rally information through the City of Sturgis Rally Department<\/a>.<\/p>\n Safety information is available from the South Dakota Department of Public Safety<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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