Wyoming man killed in single-vehicle crash on Highway 212 west of Faith

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Published: Oct. 26, 2026 at 11:45 AM CDT|Updated: 8 hours ago

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A 30-year-old man from Douglas, Wyoming, died Sunday night after his car left U.S. Highway 212 and struck a tree west of Faith, according to the South Dakota Highway Patrol.

The crash happened around 8:55 p.m. near mile marker 100 in Meade County, about 13 miles west of Faith.

Authorities say the man was driving a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu eastbound when the vehicle left the roadway, entered a ditch and hit a tree. The driver suffered fatal injuries.

Authorities have not released the man’s name pending notification of his family. Investigators are also working to determine whether he was wearing a seat belt.

The crash remains under investigation.

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