Three killed after car crash on I-229, near Cliff Avenue

A car crash killed three people on Thursday night in South Dakota.

According to the Sioux Falls Police Department, the crash took place about 5:30 p.m. on Interstate 229 near Cliff Avenue.

Initial details from officials show that a 2010 Mazda3 was northbound on the highway, when it left the roadway to the right, struck into a tree, and caught on fire.

A male driver, 22, a female passenger, 18, and another female passenger were pronounced dead at the scene.

Their identities were not released pending notification to their families.

The northbound lane of I-229 was closed following the crash for several hours.