Dylan Mentele, 18, dies, Tate Thompson, 18, William Langstraat, 18, Justin Roster, 18, and 17-year-old female passenger injured in single-vehicle wreck on 258th Street and 409th Avenue in Mitchell, South Dakota

Modified Date: 
Tue, 06/28/2016 - 9:34am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, June 25, 2016

Victim in single-fatal crash near Mitchell identified

A 2011 GMC Sierra was eastbound when the driver, Tate Thompson, 18, Ethan, failed to negotiate a curve east of the intersection of 258th Street and 409th Avenue. The vehicle went into the south ditch. A female passenger, 17, of Mitchell, sustained life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to a Sioux Falls hospital. The three other male occupants, including the driver, suffered minor injuries.

Ethan man charged with vehicular homicide in fatal crash

The Daily Republic reports18-year-old Tate Thompson is charged with vehicular homicide, vehicular battery, driving under the influence, and hit and run.

Man, 18, faces charges in crash that killed teen

Vehicular homicide is a class 3 felony that could net Thompson up to 15 years in prison and a $30,000 fine, while vehicular battery is a class 4 felony that could result in a maximum of 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Dylan Mentele
Tate Thompson
William Langstraat
Justin Roster

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