At least 13 killed in Sturgis related crashes

Published 9:27 am Monday, August 10, 2015

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — At least 13 people have died in crashes related to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

According to a press release, the latest was Larry Kaduce of St. Peter. He was driving a motorcycle northbound on South Dakota 79 seven miles north of Sturgis when he attempted to pass two pickups pulling campers Saturday afternoon.

According to the Highway Patrol, Kaduce collided head-on with a southbound semi-truck. He was separated from his motorcycle and died at the scene.

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According to the Highway Patrol, Kaduce was not wearing a helmet.

There have been 152 injury crashes reported to authorities.

The 75th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally ends Sunday.