Mound City man identified in fatal crash near Leola

LEOLA, S.D.(Press Release) – A Mound City, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died Monday in a one-vehicle crash in McPherson County.

Preliminary crash information indicates a 2010 Kenworth T600 semi-truck and trailer was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 10 when the vehicle went off the roadway and rolled.

Mark Kellar, the 38-year-old driver, later died as a result of his injuries at an Aberdeen hospital. He was wearing a seat belt and was the only person involved in the crash.

South Dakota’s Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. All information released so far is only preliminary.

The Highway Patrol is part of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.