{"id":43046,"date":"2026-08-11T15:58:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T20:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=43046"},"modified":"2026-08-11T15:58:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T20:58:15","slug":"rally-tally-day-3-sturgis-rally-crashes-kill-2-injure-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/rally-tally-day-3-sturgis-rally-crashes-kill-2-injure-13\/","title":{"rendered":"Rally Tally Day 3: Sturgis Rally Crashes Kill 2, Injure 13"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sturgis Rally Crashes Kill 2, Injure 13<\/h2>\n

STURGIS, S.D.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Two motorcyclists died and 13 people were injured in 11 new crashes across the Black Hills.<\/p>\n

The crashes were included in the South Dakota Highway Patrol’s latest Rally Tally report.<\/p>\n

The incidents happened between 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, and 6 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11.<\/p>\n

The reports cover investigations handled by the South Dakota Highway Patrol. They do not include cases handled by other local agencies.<\/p>\n

More information about the agency is available through the South Dakota Department of Public Safety<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Two Riders Killed<\/h2>\n

A 46-year-old motorcyclist died in a crash near Hill City Monday afternoon.<\/p>\n

Authorities said the rider was northbound on Deerfield Road on a 2008 Harley-Davidson.<\/p>\n

The motorcycle passed another vehicle in a no-passing zone, according to the Highway Patrol.<\/p>\n

The rider lost control while returning to the northbound lane. The motorcycle entered a ditch and rolled.<\/p>\n

The rider was not wearing a helmet and died from his injuries.<\/p>\n

A second fatal crash happened inside Custer State Park near Stockade Lake.<\/p>\n

A 63-year-old man was riding west on U.S. 16A when his Yamaha left the roadway.<\/p>\n

The motorcycle overturned in a ditch, throwing the rider from the bike. He suffered fatal injuries.<\/p>\n

Authorities had not released either victim’s name pending family notification.<\/p>\n

Several Riders Taken To Hospitals<\/h2>\n

Three people were hurt when a Polaris RZR overturned near Sheridan Lake Road early Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Three more people were injured during a two-motorcycle crash near Mount Rushmore.<\/p>\n

Authorities said one motorcycle crossed the center line while traveling through a curve.<\/p>\n

It then struck an approaching motorcycle. All three injured people were taken to a Rapid City hospital.<\/p>\n

In Sturgis, a motorcycle passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries during a three-vehicle collision.<\/p>\n

The crash happened near Junction Avenue and Park Street.<\/p>\n

Other Black Hills Crashes Reported<\/h2>\n

A 69-year-old rider suffered serious injuries after crashing on Nemo Road.<\/p>\n

A 29-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured after leaving Vanocker Canyon Road south of Sturgis.<\/p>\n

Other crashes were reported in Spearfish Canyon, Custer State Park, near Jewel Cave and near Rochford.<\/p>\n

An 82-year-old rider was hospitalized after a crash on Rochford Road. Authorities said his injuries were not life-threatening.<\/p>\n

The 2026 rally runs Aug. 7 through Aug. 16. Event information is available from the City of Sturgis Rally Department<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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