South Dakota Attorney General “Distracted” During Fatal Crash

South Dakota officials say Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg was "distracted" when his vehicle struck and killed pedestrian Joseph Boever on September 12. KNBN's Megan Murat reports.

(KNBN/NBC News) — South Dakota officials say the state’s attorney general was “distracted” when his vehicle struck and killed Joseph Boever on September 12.

In an update Monday morning, Secretary of Public Safety Craig Price says Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg was “distracted,” but says the type of distraction is still under investigation.

Price says the investigation is still on-going and information continues to be passed along to the Hyde County States Attorneys Office where the determination will be made to file charges or not.

The South Dakota Department of Public Safety also released the photo of Ravnsborg’s vehicle. Price clarified that the condition and location of the car in the photo is not the same as at the time of the crash. The photo was taken September 15 after the car had been processed for evidence.

When asked if Ravnsborg will be resigning, Governor Kristi Noem says she is refraining “from expressing her opinion until the crash is complete and the State’s Attorney makes a decision if charges, if any will be filed.”

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