A woman in Rapid City, S.D. was taken to the emergency room with head trauma and later died. Police arrested Pedro Simental for first-degree manslaughter, and an investigation is ongoing. Ezra Garcia reported
Woman Dies from Head Trauma in Rapid City, South Dakota
On November 9, a tragic incident unfolded in Rapid City, South Dakota, when a woman was rushed to the emergency room with severe head trauma. Sadly, she later succumbed to her injuries, leaving the community in shock and mourning.
Authorities received a distress call at 3 a.m. reporting suspicious injuries sustained by the woman. She had been taken from a residence located at 520 E. North Street to the emergency room at 353 Fairmont Blvd.
Upon arrival, the police discovered the woman unconscious and noticed extensive bruising to her head and face. Despite efforts to save her life, she tragically passed away. An autopsy conducted on November 13 revealed that the cause of death was significant blunt-force trauma to the head, leaving everyone wondering how such a horrific incident could occur.
As part of their investigation, the police conducted a follow-up interview with a resident of the address where the woman was initially located. The resident, identified as Pedro Simental, a 44-year-old Rapid City resident, was taken into custody after the interview. He now faces charges of first-degree manslaughter.
Pedro Simental was subsequently transported to the Pennington County Jail, where he awaits further legal proceedings. Meanwhile, the authorities continue to delve into the circumstances surrounding the incident, seeking to understand the full extent of what transpired and ensure justice is served.
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