Robert Daniel Ash Obituary, Death – A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred on December 7, 2024, claiming the life of 41-year-old Robert Daniel Ash from Bristol, South Dakota. The accident took place around 3:26 p.m., approximately one mile north of Sisseton, on Interstate 29.
According to preliminary reports from the South Dakota Highway Patrol, Ash was driving a 2017 Ford F250 Super Duty southbound on Interstate 29 when the vehicle veered off the road near mile marker 233. The truck ran into the west ditch, striking both a fence and a billboard post before rolling over. Ash, who was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, suffered fatal injuries.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash, and all the details provided thus far are preliminary. The South Dakota Highway Patrol, which is part of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, is leading the investigation.
This tragedy underscores the importance of seatbelt usage and serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of road hazards. While details on the exact cause of the crash are still being gathered, the crash has left the local community in mourning over Ash’s untimely death.
As the investigation continues, authorities will likely examine potential factors such as speed, weather conditions, or other circumstances that may have contributed to the crash. They are asking for any additional information from witnesses to help piece together the details surrounding the incident. The final report may shed more light on the circumstances leading up to the crash and provide answers to the grieving family and community.