Arthur Anthony Wilber Flandreau SD Accident Death Obituary – Hendricks Minnesota Resident Has Died

Arthur Anthony Wilber, 88, of Hendricks, Minnesota, died on October 26, 2026, following a tragic three-vehicle collision on Interstate 29 in Moody County, South Dakota. His passing has brought sorrow to his family, friends, and loved ones, while the circumstances of the crash have also affected several other families in the region.

The collision occurred at approximately 8:35 p.m., near mile marker 119, about 10 miles north of Colman. According to preliminary information from the South Dakota Highway Patrol, Wilber was driving a 2020 Ford Ranger northbound in the southbound lanes when his vehicle collided head-on with a southbound Dodge Grand Caravan.

The Dodge was carrying four young occupants from Flandreau, South Dakota, and was reportedly attempting to pass a semi-truck when the collision occurred. The impact caused the minivan to collide with the semi, which subsequently jackknifed. Wilber and three occupants of the Dodge sustained fatal injuries, while another young passenger was transported to a Sioux Falls hospital with life-threatening injuries. The semi-truck driver was not injured.

Arthur was remembered in his obituary as a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He was a South Dakota native who spent most of his life in the state before moving to Hendricks, Minnesota, in his later years to be closer to family. He had shared 65 years of marriage with his wife, Sandra, who passed away in 2024. He leaves behind four children, nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

As his loved ones mourn, Arthur’s memory remains connected to the family and generations he cherished. The investigation into the collision is ongoing, and authorities have described the released information as preliminary. Heartfelt condolences go out to his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, and everyone affected by this heartbreaking accident.