PUKWANA A 64-year-old man who died in a two-vehicle crash the morning of Aug. 21 near Pukwana has been identified by authorities.
Preliminary crash information indicates Stephanie L. Elder, the driver of a 2007 Ford Mustang, and Leonard A. Kocer, the driver of a 1997 Ford F150, were traveling westbound on Interstate 90 near mile marker 272. The Mustang collided with the rear of the F150, causing Kocer to lose control. The truck entered the north side ditch, where it rolled, ejecting Kocer. Elder also lost control and entered the north side ditch.
Kocer was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Elder was uninjured. Both drivers were not wearing seat belts.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
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