(Spirit Lake)– A Sioux Falls man seriously injured when a pickup collided with the wheelchair he was riding in last Friday in Spirit Lake has died of his injuries.
The victim is identified as 44-year-old Ronald Joseph Pilachowski of Sioux Falls.
Spirit Lake police say Pilachowski was crossing Highways nine and 71 when the electric wheelchair he was operating was struck by a westbound pickup driven by 26-year-old Heath Michael Willison of Milford. Pilachowski was transported by ambulance to Dickinson County Memorial Hospital with massive head injuries. He was transferred by life-flight helicopter to Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls where he passed away yesterday (Sunday).
An investigation continues. So far, no charges have been filed.
The mishap took place around 2:30 p.m. Friday.
It’s believed Pelachowski was in town for a fishing tournament for the Paralyzed Veterans of America.
The group was touring Pure Fishing at the time of Friday’s accident.
