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Road construction worker killed in crash near Wessington

South Dakota Highway Patrol cruiser (file)
South Dakota Highway Patrol
South Dakota Highway Patrol cruiser (file)

Authorities say a two-vehicle crash near Wessington left a road construction worker dead.

It happened Tuesday afternoon on U.S. Highway 14.

The Highway Patrol said a flagger was directing traffic when a truck crashed into a pickup that had stopped due to construction. The truck then struck the flagger, fatally injuring her.

Troopers identified the flagger as a 44-year-old woman.

The drivers of the two vehicles involved received minor injuries.