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A motorhome driver attempted to pass through a narrow opening on the Needles Highway in South Dakota, which is only 8 feet wide. The maneuver resulted in a costly mistake. The incident occurred on August 17, 2026.
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A motorhome driver attempted to pass through a narrow opening on the Needles Highway in South Dakota, which is only 8 feet wide. The maneuver resulted...
A motorhome driver attempted to pass through a narrow opening on the Needles Highway in South Dakota, which is only 8 feet wide. The maneuver resulted in a costly mistake. The incident occurred on August 17, 2026.
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