Lois Kelli Watson Obituary, Death – The woman who tragically died in a crash near Alexandria on Saturday has been identified as 68-year-old Lois Kelli Watson from Council Bluffs, Iowa. Watson was driving a 2024 Chevy Silverado westbound on I-90, near mile marker 344, when the incident occurred.
According to authorities, Watson’s vehicle drifted into the median, prompting her to attempt to correct her steering. However, as she maneuvered the vehicle, it veered into the north ditch, where it ultimately rolled over. Despite efforts to respond quickly, Watson was pronounced dead at the scene.
Alongside Watson, a 62-year-old passenger was in the vehicle and suffered serious, life-threatening injuries. This passenger was transported to a Sioux Falls hospital for emergency care. Additionally, a 4-year-old girl was in the vehicle but fortunately sustained only minor injuries.
All occupants in the vehicle were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash, which may have contributed to preventing even more severe injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, as authorities continue to gather information regarding the circumstances that led to the tragic incident.
The community has expressed their condolences to the family and loved ones of the victims, and the authorities are working to provide answers to the public as the investigation proceeds.