Fatal Hartford Rollover

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Fatal Hartford Rollover

By Jim Nelson

Story Created: May 22, 2009 at 5:51 AM CST

Story Updated: May 22, 2009 at 5:57 AM CST

The Minnehaha County Sheriff's Department is investigating a fatal rollover in Hartford.  The accident happened around 2:25 a.m. on Highway 38, near the itnersection of 460th Avenue.  Sheriff's deputies say speed was a factor in the crash.

The vehicle was traveling eastbound on Highway 38 when the driver went into the south ditch, rolling his vehicle. The identity of the 34 year old Hartford man has not yet been released. 

On scene officers told Action News the man was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the rollover.  It is unknown if alcohol played a role.

Other agencies invovled were the Highway Patrol, Minnehaha County Emergency Management, Hartford Fire and Humboldt Fire and Ambulance.

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Friday, May 22 at 3:24 PM oh yeah right resident wrote ...

you tell me who doesnt speed anymore the roads are full of idiots, and people on cell phones...pretty rare to not see a speeding driver

Friday, May 22 at 7:04 AM Resident wrote ...

Same day two accidents. One accident in Canton with the vehicle looking like this, driver alive and fine. One accident in Hartford with the vehicle in the same damage. One the driver was careless but slow, the other careless and speeding. Speed makes all the difference people.

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