Two Injured in Rollover Crash on I-29 Near Castlewood

Two people were hospitalized Monday morning after a single-vehicle rollover on Interstate 29 near Castlewood. The crash temporarily affected southbound traffic as emergency crews responded and cleared the scene.

By Riley Harrington December 9, 2025 1:56 pm

MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — Two individuals were taken to a local hospital following a rollover crash Monday morning on Interstate 29 in Hamlin County, according to Northeast Radio SD News. The crash occurred at approximately 8:41 a.m. near Mile Marker 169 in the southbound lanes.

Preliminary information from the Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office indicates the vehicle had been traveling northbound when it left the roadway, entered the median, rolled and came to rest on its side in the southbound lanes. The severity of the occupants’ injuries was not immediately released.

Southbound traffic was briefly disrupted as emergency crews responded. The Castlewood Fire Department, Castlewood Ambulance, Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office, and the South Dakota Highway Patrol secured the scene, while Performance Towing removed the vehicle from the roadway.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the crash.

Government

10 hours ago

DWU’s Kyle Hobbs Named to Prairie Business “40 Under 40” List

Prairie Business has named Dakota Wesleyan University faculty member Kyle Hobbs to its annual “40 Under 40” list, recognizing young professionals making significant regional contributions. Hobbs is the only Mitchell honoree and one of just seven South Dakotans selected.

Government

11 hours ago

Sen. Rounds Highlights Academy Nominations, Legislative Work and Defense Forum in Weekly Update

U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds shared his latest Weekly Round[s] Up, outlining academy nominations, legislative activity, national security briefings and meetings with South Dakotans and national leaders. Rounds also detailed progress on his DEAL Act and participation in the Reagan National Defense Forum.

Government

11 hours ago

Is South Dakota’s rate of chronic absenteeism in schools increasing?

Chronic absenteeism in South Dakota public schools has held at 21% for two consecutive years after a sharp rise during the COVID-19 era. State data shows Indigenous students experience significantly higher rates of missed school.

Local

12 hours ago

Lake Area Technical College Esports Team Advances to National Championship in Warzone 2v2

The Lake Area Technical College Esports team will compete Friday for the NJCAAE Call of Duty Warzone 2v2 National Championship, marking the program’s first national title appearance. LATC enters the finals following a standout season and a decisive semifinal victory.