Man killed in collision of semi trucks in Todd County

One man was killed Tuesday afternoon as two semis collide north of Parmelee in Todd County.

Names have not been released pending notification of family.

The South Dakota Highway patrol reports a semi with trailer stopped at an intersection at Highway 63. The driver turned onto the highway in front of a second semi truck and trailer. The two collided, causing the 1st semi to roll over. The 82-year-old man driving that semi was wearing a seatbelt and was not hurt.

The 51-year-old man driving the second semi was not wearing a seatbelt and sustained fatal injuries.

September 21, 2023