Sioux Falls, SD (April 13, 2026) – One person was injured after a motorcycle was struck by a vehicle in Sioux Falls on Sunday afternoon.
According to the Sioux Falls Police Department, officers responded around 3:41 p.m. to the area of South Western Ave near West 42nd St.
Investigators say a 2012 Honda motorcycle was traveling southbound when a red Audi sedan entered the roadway from a private drive and collided with the motorcycle.
Following the crash, the Audi driver left the scene. The motorcyclist, a 44-year-old woman from Sioux Falls, sustained serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Authorities later located the driver of the Audi, and potential charges are pending as the investigation continues.
Emergency crews responded to assist the injured rider and manage the scene.
The incident remains under investigation, and additional details may be released as they become available.
We are thinking of the injured individual and wish her a full recovery.
How Collisions Involving Motorcycles and Turning Vehicles Occur
Crashes often happen when vehicles enter roadways from driveways or side areas without fully checking for oncoming traffic.
Motorcycles can be harder to see, especially when approaching from certain angles.
These situations can lead to sudden collisions, particularly when drivers fail to yield the right of way.
