Names Released in Roberts County Fatal Crash

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A Granite Falls, Minnesota woman has been identified as the victim involved in a one-vehicle fatal crash that occurred early Saturday morning north of Sisseton.

The South Dakota Department of Public Safety says a 2007 Ford Crew Cab was traveling southbound on Interstate 29 when the vehicle left the roadway and eventually rolled.

Marissa Mountain, age 23, was the passenger. She was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.

Gerald Iron Cloud, age 28, of Porcupine, South Dakota was the driver. He suffered serious non life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.

Neither person was wearing a seat belt. Charges are pending against the driver.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.