The Sturgis 2020 rally continued this weekend with more DUI and drug arrests, and more injured than it was at this time last year, according to Monday statistics from the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.
Another 118 people have been arrested for drug-related arrests so far at this year’s rally, 39 of them arrested for drug trafficking. This is a little higher than this time last year, he said.
There have been 20 injuries related injuries and 10 injuries since the rally began on Saturday, which is higher than normal. Quotes and warnings continue to rise, but remain on track compared to last year.
To date, $776 and 3 cars have been seized. No money and a single vehicle had been seized through the government at this time last year. The three seized cars were about to have drug possession, he said.
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There have been no fatal injuries so this year.
3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Whitewood Service Road, 3 miles east of Whitewood: a 2009 Harley Davidson was heading west on Whitewood Service Road when the driving force was lost while traveling in state water. The 60-year-old driving force was not wearing a helmet and suffered minor injuries. No fees are pending.
At 9:32 a.m. on Sunday, Vanocker Canyon Road, 11 mile marker, five miles south of Sturgis: a 2003 Harley Davidson FLH heading north along Vanocker Canyon Road when the driving force failed to negotiate a right turn. The vehicle collided with a railing. The 66-year-old driving force, wearing a helmet, suffered fatal injuries. No fees are pending.
At 10 a.m. on Sunday, U.S. Highway 14A, Terminal 44, 4 miles east of Deadwood: A 2015 Harley Davidson FLHX was heading east on U.S. Highway 14A when the driving force attempted to turn around in a prohibited zone. The motorcycle collided with a Harley Davidson FxD 2000 to the west. The FLHX motorcycle’s 74-year-old driving force was unhealed and suffered minor injuries. There are pending charges against him. The 61-year-old passenger was wearing a helmet and suffered serious life-threatening injuries. The 69-year-old FXD motorcycle operator was not wearing a helmet and suffered serious life-threatening injuries.
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At 12:49 p.m. on Sunday, North Rochford Road, two miles north of Rochford: a 2018 Harley Davidson motorcycle heading north along North Rochford Road when the driving force failed to negotiate a right turn. The vehicle came off the road and ended up in a ravine. The 73-year-old driving force, wearing a helmet, suffered serious life-threatening injuries. No fees are pending.
3:50 p.m. On Sunday, Exit 46 of the exit ramp westbound, Piedmont City Limits: A 2012 Toyota Camry was avoided at the prevention signal at Exit 46 of the exit ramp westbound of Interstate 90, but did not prioritize a 2009 Honda Honda Honda Eastbound on Elk Creek Road. The vehicle collided with the motorcycle. The Toyota’s 21-year-old female driving force dressed in a seat belt and unharmed. There are pending charges against her. The motorcycle’s 35-year-old female driving force, which was wearing a helmet, suffered minor injuries.
4:30 p.m. On Sunday, South Dakota Highway 87, Terminal 65, six miles northeast of Custer: A 2007 Harley Davidson Road King was heading south on South Dakota Highway 87 when it failed in its lane and went off the road. The 66-year-old driver, who was not wearing a helmet, suffered serious life-threatening injuries. No fees are pending.
At 6:24 p.m. on Sunday, U.S. Highway 14A, Mile Terminal 52, two miles southwest of Sturgis: a 1992 Harley Davidson FXRP was heading north on U.S. Highway 14A when the driving force was lost while negotiating a turn. The motorcycle entered the east ditch and the driving force was ejected from the motorcycle. The 28-year-old engine, which was dressed in a helmet, suffered minor injuries. No fees are pending.