Authorities Identify Man Killed in Crash near Bridgewater

BRIDGEWATER, S.D. (AP) — Authorities have identified a 28-year-old man who died after the pickup he was driving collided with a semitrailer near Bridgewater.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol says Benjamin Tollefson of Parkston was driving along state Highway 42 on Friday afternoon when his pickup crossed the center line and hit the truck, which was carrying a harvesting combine on its trailer.

The 26-year-old driver of the semi wasn't injured. The two drivers were the only people involved in the crash. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts.

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