STURGIS, S.D.(Press Release)- Highway Patrol Sturgis Rally Daily Information
Compiled from 6 a.m. Saturday, August 2, 2025, to 6 a.m. August 6, 2025
Item | Sturgis | Rapid City Dist. | Dist. Total | Last Year to Date |
DUI Arrests | 57 | 13 | 70 | 83 |
Misd. Drug Arrests | 110 | 31 | 141 | 171 |
Felony Drug Arrests | 52 | 9 | 61 | 101 |
Total Citations | 495 | 378 | 873 | 836 |
Total Warnings | 1,776 | 730 | 2,506 | 2,285 |
Cash Seized | 0 | 0 | 0 | $11,094 |
Vehicles Seized | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
For Drug Poss. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
For Serial No. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Non-injury Accidents | 11 | 3 | 14 | 22 |
Injury Accidents | 17 | 24 | 41 | 23 |
Fatal Accidents | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
# of Fatalities | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Fatal Crashes:
At 09:34am, Saturday, US 16A, mile marker 56: A 2019 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling westbound in the passing lane of US 16A near mile marker 56. The driver was unable to negotiate a curve in the roadway and tipped onto its right side and slid into the eastbound lanes. The 2019 Harley Davidson collided with 3 motorcycles that were traveling east. The 58-year-old male driver of the 2019 Harley Davidson sustained fatal injuries. The east bound riders received serious non-life-threatening injuries. Helmet use for all 4 individuals is under investigation.
At 01:09pm, Monday, US Highway 16A, Mile marker 43: A 2019 Harley Davidson (Unit 1) was westbound on US 16A attempting to navigate a sharp right-hand corner. Unit 1 scraped on the bottom/side of the motorcycle as it made the turn. Unit 1 slid out and crossed the solid yellow center line. A 2000 Indian motorcycle (Unit 2) and a 2008 Can-Am Roadster (Unit 3) were eastbound about to enter the curve. Unit 1 slid into Unit 2 and Unit 3 in the eastbound lane of travel. Unit 1 continued into the ditch. Unit 2 and Unit 3 remained in the eastbound lane of travel. The 60-year-old male driver of Unit 1 sustained fatal injuries. The female passenger of unit 1 sustained life-threatening injuries and was flown to Rapid City Monument for treatment. The drivers of Unit 2 and Unit 3 both sustained serious non-life-threatening injuries and were both transported to Custer Monument Hospital for treatment.
None of the 4 persons involved were wearing a helmet.
At 12:50 a.m. Sunday, US 14A mile marker 52: At 12:50am Sturgis Police attempted to stop a 2021 Harley Davidson motorcycle for exhibition driving near the Iron Horse Saloon. The motorcycle fled and Sturgis Police engaged in a pursuit. The motorcycle left the lane of travel at a high speed and entered the ditch at MM 52 on US 14A. The driver was transported by helicopter to Monument Health with serious life-threatening injuries. On Monday August 4th the 28-year-old male driver died from his injuries.
At 3:53 p.m. Thursday, South Dakota Highway 44 and Airport Road: A 2024 Honda CBR motorcycle (Unit 2) was traveling westbound on SD Hwy 44 toward Airport Road. A 2015 Toyota Tacoma (Unit 1) was eastbound on SD 44 preparing to make a left turn onto Airport Road. The driver of Unit 1 did not see Unit 2 and began to make a left turn. As Unit 1 was making the left turn, it was struck by Unit 2. The driver of Unit 2 was wearing a helmet. The 23-year-old male driver of Unit 2 was transported to Monument Health in Rapid City. The driver of Unit 2 sustained fatal injuries. The driver of Unit 1 was not injured.