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Name released in fatal single-vehicle crash in Codington County
CODINGTON COUNTY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Authorities have released the name of the man who died following a single-vehicle crash near Watertown on Saturday night. According to the Department of Public Safety, around 8:15 p.m., 53-year-old Jacob Obermeier of Crocker, South Dakota was traveling West on 164th Street near 450th Avenue, about 7 miles northwest of Watertown. He failed to navigate the curve, entered the north ditch, and rolled.
Name released in Codington County fatal crash
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KELO) — The name has been released in a fatal single-vehicle crash northwest of Watertown. 53-year-old Jacob H. Obermeier, received fatal injuries in the crash Saturday at 8:15 p.m. according to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. Obermeier, was driving his Chrysler westbound on 164th Street...
Man dies following crash near Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KELO) — A 53-year-old male suffered fatal injuries in a car crash Saturday evening near Watertown. According to The South Dakota Highway Patrol, the driver was in a 20-16 Chrysler driving seven miles northwest of Watertown in Codington County. Officials say the driver crashed after trying to...
One dead after single-vehicle crash in Codington County
CODINGTON COUNTY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Authorities are investigating a single-vehicle crash near Watertown that left a 53-year-old man dead on Saturday night. According to the Department of Public Safety, around 8:15 p.m., the driver of a 2016 Chrysler 300S was traveling West on 164th Street near 450th Avenue, about 7 miles northwest of Watertown. The driver failed to navigate the curve, entered the north ditch, and rolled.
Construction manager hiring completes county’s team for new jail attempt
CODINGTON COUNTY — The team needed to create a new detention center in Codington County has been assembled. The final piece was added Tuesday when county commissioners unanimously approved the hiring of Beckenhauer Construction as construction manager at risk (CMAR) for the proposed new jail facility. Tegra Group of...
Man arrested for breaking into home in Henry
HENRY, S.D.A Watertown man was arrested following a report of a break-in at a home in Henry. Codington County deputies were dispatched to the 100-block of South Cedar Street just before 1 a.m. Thursday on a report of a man making threats in the area. The suspect was identified as...
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