3-year-old, 31-year-old killed in Interstate 90 crash

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Two people died and one is facing life-threatening injuries after a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 90 near Kimball, according to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.

Authorities say the crash happened at 2:02 p.m. Monday when the driver of a minivan with three passengers was traveling eastbound on I-90 near mile marker 292. The driver of a pickup truck was traveling westbound, at the same time, pulling a stock trailer when a wheel came off the trailer.

DPS reported the wheel crossed the median and struck the minivan.

The 31-year-old driver of the minivan from Monticello, Minnesota and a 3-year-old passenger died. A 24-year-old woman from Monticello, Minnesota suffered life-threatening injuries, while an 11-month-old had minor injuries.

The 54-year-old driver of the pickup was not injured, according to DPS.

All drivers and passengers were wearing seat belts, DPS said.