CANTON, S.D. (KELO.com) — A hit and run accident injuring a young woman is the cause of the shutdown of Interstate 29 near the Harrisburg and Tea exits early this morning.
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s office says a young juvenile woman was walking north on I-29 about 3 a.m.
An unknown vehicle hit her and left the scene.
Authorities say the girl has serious life-threatening injuries.
Below is the news release from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
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What: Hit and Run PedestrianWhere: 129 MM 71 northbound between Harrisburg and Tea ExitsWhen: 2:57 a.m., Monday, August 12, 2019Subject No. 1: Female Juvenile, Serious Life-Threatening Injuries
A juvenile female who was standing or walking northbound on I 29 was struck by an unknown vehicle we are asking the public for any information they may have regarding this incident.
This incident is under investigation by the Lincoln County Sheriff s Office. If you have any information please contact our office at 605-764-5651.
The Lincoln County Sheriffs Office was assisted by the South Dakota Highway Patrol, Tea PoliceDepartment, Tea Fire Department and the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation.
