MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Officials have released new details about a July 2nd crash that left an 18 year old moped driver with life-threatening injuries. The crash happened around 1 p.m. at Sixth Avenue and Winsor Street, when a Mitchell man driving a Jeep Compass failed to yield and hit the moped. The teen, who wasn’t wearing a helmet, was seriously hurt. The Mitchell Republic reports that the crash sparked a discussion at the July 7th City Council meeting, where leaders proposed adding stop signs to slow down traffic. Traffic data is being reviewed, and a nearby street closure is planned near the old Mitchell High School. The crash remains under investigation. For more crime stories from MitchellNow.com, click here.
Moped Crash Prompts Traffic Safety Review in Mitchell
Authorities have released new information on a July 2 crash in Mitchell that left an 18-year-old moped driver with life-threatening injuries. The collision occurred at Sixth Avenue and Winsor Street when a Jeep Compass driver failed to yield and struck the unhelmeted teen.
