UPDATE: Pennington County Sheriff's Office has identified the female victim in the fatal crash on August 5th
UPDATE: Pennington County Sheriff's Office announces they have identified the young woman who was involved in the fatal crash in the early hours of Saturday, August 5, 2023. She has been identified as 19-year-old Patricia Brewer of Rapid City, South Dakota. The investigation into what happened remains active and police ask if you have any information about this incident, to please contact Pennington County Sheriff's Office at (605)-394-6115.
Pennington County, South Dakota - Original Story: In the early hours of Saturday, August 5, 2023, at around 3:30 AM, law enforcement responded to a distress call at the intersection of East Highway 44 and Airport Road in Rapid City, South Dakota, Pennington County. Tragically, they discovered the lifeless body of a woman lying in the roadway. The evidence suggested that the woman had been the victim of a vehicle collision.
The driver of the vehicle that was involved in the accident promptly called 911 and reported the accident. Law enforcement says that the driver involved in the incident has cooperated fully with law enforcement during their ongoing investigation. This case remains an active investigation, and law enforcement diligently works to identify the deceased female. At the time of the incident, law enforcement reports the female victim was wearing a green hoodie, black yoga pants, and white Crocs.
Authorities are asking for the public's assistance in gathering information about this tragic event. You are asked to contact Investigator Salas of the Pennington County Sheriff's Office by calling (605) 394-6115 if you have any information about this incident. The circumstances surrounding this incident are deeply concerning, and the community is urged to come forward with any pertinent information to help law enforcement in their efforts to bring clarity to this tragic event.
Written by: Candyse Arivett
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