Jon Colburn Dead in a fatal car accident
South Dakota’s Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal one-vehicle crash that occurred on Sunday southwest of Sinai, which claimed the life of a 61-year-old Brookings man.
Jon Colburn Cause of death
According to the Highway Patrol, Colburn was driving his 2004 Subaru Legacy southbound on 457th Avenue near 218th Street when his vehicle entered the east ditch and rolled multiple times.
Unfortunately, he was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and it’s unclear what led Colburn’s car to leave the roadway.
However, authorities believe that speed may have been a contributing factor. The Highway Patrol is urging all drivers to obey posted speed limits and wear their seatbelts while driving.
Jon Colburn was a resident of Brookings, South Dakota, and was well known in his community.
Colburn’s death has left a void in the lives of those who knew him, and he will be greatly missed.
The tragic death of Jon Colburn serves as a reminder of the importance of wearing seatbelts while driving.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, seatbelt use is the most effective way to prevent fatalities and injuries in car accidents.
Wearing a seatbelt can reduce the risk of fatal injury by 45% for front-seat passengers and by 60% for rear-seat passengers.
It’s important for drivers and passengers to make it a habit to always buckle up, no matter how short the trip.
Aiva Arthur
