Adam Van Hove Obituary, Death – A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred on the evening of December 4, 2024, near Menno, South Dakota. The incident took place around 9:40 p.m. at the location of 28594 432nd Avenue, approximately one mile east of Menno.
The driver of the vehicle, 49-year-old Adam Van Hove from Freeman, South Dakota, was behind the wheel of a 2004 Cadillac Escalade. According to the South Dakota Highway Patrol, Van Hove was traveling eastbound on US Highway 18 when the vehicle suddenly veered off the road. After leaving the roadway, the Cadillac went into the north ditch, continued through a field, and eventually struck a tree.
Van Hove, who was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, sustained severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident remains under investigation by the South Dakota Highway Patrol, an agency within the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. At this time, all details provided are preliminary, and authorities continue to look into the cause of the crash.
This tragedy serves as a reminder of the importance of wearing seatbelts while driving, as they can significantly reduce the severity of injuries in accidents. Authorities will continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash to gather more information. The loss of Van Hove has left his family, friends, and the local community in mourning.
