Teenager Seriously Injured in Rapid City Hit-and-Run; Driver Arrested
A 14-year-old girl in Rapid City is recovering after being seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident at the intersection of Fifth and Omaha streets. The driver has since been arrested, and a fundraiser has been launched to assist the family…
Rapid City, SD, November 4, 2026 — A 14-year-old girl is recovering in Rapid City following a serious hit-and-run incident that occurred at the intersection of Fifth and Omaha streets. The young victim sustained serious injuries in the collision.
Authorities have since arrested the driver involved in the incident. Specific details regarding the arrest, including the driver’s name and the charges filed, were not immediately available.
The incident has prompted the launch of a fundraiser aimed at supporting the victim’s family. The funds raised are intended to help cover mounting medical bills and other household expenses that have arisen as a result of the injuries. The organizer and specific platform for the fundraiser were not provided in the summary.
The victim’s condition is described as recovering. Further details about the timeline of the incident or the extent of the injuries were not disclosed. The Rapid City Police Department is likely handling the ongoing investigation, though no specific department spokesperson or case officer was mentioned.
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