Aberdeen man arrested for hit-and-run leading to death - Dakota Broadcasting

Published
June 10, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Aberdeen, South Dakota
4th Avenue Southwest
Incident type
Hit and run, Pedestrian struck

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Aberdeen South Dakota in Aberdeen, South Dakota: A fatal hit‐and‐run occurred in the 300 block of 4th Avenue Southwest in Aberdeen on Monday. The suspect, 63‐year‐old James Joseph Jung, was arrested by the Aberdeen Police Department and faces felony charges; the victim, a female, died Tuesday.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Motorist Driver Fatal
James Joseph Jung Driver Unknown

Original reporting

Aberdeen man arrested for hit-and-run leading to death - Dakota Broadcasting

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