Rapid City man identified in fatal accident near Johnson Siding

JOHNSON SIDING, S.D (Press Release) – A Rapid City, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died Friday afternoon in a motorcycle-vehicle crash near Johnson Siding.

A 2013 Nissan Rogue was eastbound on South Dakota Highway 44 when it crossed the centerline. The vehicle collided head-on with a westbound 2002 Harley Davidson FLHTCI motorcycle.

Marvin Olson, 58, was driving the motorcycle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. He was wearing a helmet.

The driver of the vehicle was 76-year-old Linda Harrell of Rapid City, S.D. She received serious non-life threatening injuries and was transported to the Rapid City hospital. She was wearing a seatbelt.

Charges are pending against the driver.

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

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