How Did 4 People Die in a Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-29 in Moody County, Including 3 Flandreau Students?

Quick answer: Four people died in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 29 in Moody County, South Dakota, on Monday night. Three of the four were students at Flandreau Public Schools.

Key facts

• What: Multi-vehicle crash
• Where: Interstate 29, Moody County, South Dakota
• When: Monday night, reported on 27 October 2026
• Death toll: 4 people
• Source: Moody County Sheriff's Office, as reported by KELOLAND

What happened

Four people died following a Monday night crash on Interstate 29 in Moody County, according to a post from the Moody County Sheriff's Office reported by KELOLAND. The post said multiple vehicles were involved.

Three of the four people who died were students at Flandreau Public Schools. KELOLAND reported the crash on 27 October 2026, with the report posted at 06:45 AM CDT and updated at 08:00 AM CDT.

Response from Flandreau Public Schools

Flandreau Public Schools moved to a late start time of 10 a.m. on the morning after the crash. Counsellors were also made available for students, teachers and school staff.

What happens next

KELOLAND said it would continue to follow the story as more details become available. The KELOLAND report did not name those who died and did not give a cause for the crash.

Frequently asked questions

How many people died in the I-29 crash in Moody County?

Four people died, according to the Moody County Sheriff's Office post reported by KELOLAND.

Where did the crash happen?

On Interstate 29 in Moody County, South Dakota.

Were any of those who died students?

Yes. Three of the four people who died were students at Flandreau Public Schools, according to the Sheriff's Office post reported by KELOLAND.

What did Flandreau Public Schools do after the crash?

The schools had a late start time of 10 a.m. that morning, and counsellors were on hand for students, teachers and school staff.

What caused the crash?

The KELOLAND report did not give a cause.

Source: KELOLAND — https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/four-dead-following-monday-night-crash-on-i-29/