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Photos: Why Die signs used as memorials in Sioux falls

Sioux Falls Argus Leader
A sign marking the location of a fatal car crash is posted, on Thursday, May 28, 2020 near South Marion Road and West 26th Street in Sioux Falls, S.D.
A sign marking the location of a fatal car crash is posted, on Thursday, May 28, 2020 near South Marion Road and West 26th Street in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Abigail Dollins / Argus Leader
A memorial for Dale Rollag is affixed to a Why Die sign on Thursday, July 30, near the intersection of Cliff Avenue and 61st Street in Sioux Falls.
A memorial for Dale Rollag is affixed to a Why Die sign on Thursday, July 30, near the intersection of Cliff Avenue and 61st Street in Sioux Falls.
Erin Bormett / Argus Leader
A faded sign that reads "Happy 41st birthday dad" is affixed to a Why Die sign on Thursday, July 30, on 49th Street in Sioux Falls.
A faded sign that reads "Happy 41st birthday dad" is affixed to a Why Die sign on Thursday, July 30, on 49th Street in Sioux Falls.
Erin Bormett / Argus Leader
A deflated mylar balloon hangs below a faded sign that reads "Happy 41st birthday dad" affixed to a Why Die sign on Thursday, July 30, on 49th Street in Sioux Falls.
A deflated mylar balloon hangs below a faded sign that reads "Happy 41st birthday dad" affixed to a Why Die sign on Thursday, July 30, on 49th Street in Sioux Falls.
Erin Bormett / Argus Leader
A memorial decorates a Why die sign on Tuesday, July 28, on 10th Street and Fairfax Avenue in Sioux Falls.
A memorial decorates a Why die sign on Tuesday, July 28, on 10th Street and Fairfax Avenue in Sioux Falls.
Makenzie Huber
A memorial decorates a Why die sign on Tuesday, July 28, near Career Avenue and Benson Road.
A memorial decorates a Why die sign on Tuesday, July 28, near Career Avenue and Benson Road.
Makenzie Huber
USA-themed decorations and flags cover a Why Die sign Tuesday, July, 28, along Highway 42 near Six Mile Road for a U.S. Navy veteran who died in a motorcycle crash at the location.
USA-themed decorations and flags cover a Why Die sign Tuesday, July, 28, along Highway 42 near Six Mile Road for a U.S. Navy veteran who died in a motorcycle crash at the location.
Makenzie Huber
Stickers cover a Why Die sign on Highway 42 near Six Mile Road Tuesday, July 28.
Stickers cover a Why Die sign on Highway 42 near Six Mile Road Tuesday, July 28.
Makenzie Huber
A memorial decorates a Why die sign on Tuesday, July 28, near 26th Street and Sertoma Avenue in western Sioux Falls.
A memorial decorates a Why die sign on Tuesday, July 28, near 26th Street and Sertoma Avenue in western Sioux Falls.
Makenzie Huber
A memorial decorates a Why die sign on Tuesday, July 28, near I-229 and the Sixth Street overpass in Sioux Falls.
A memorial decorates a Why die sign on Tuesday, July 28, near I-229 and the Sixth Street overpass in Sioux Falls.
Makenzie Huber
A memorial decorates a Why die sign on Tuesday, July 28, on Highway 42 and Six Mile Road in eastern Sioux Falls.
A memorial decorates a Why die sign on Tuesday, July 28, on Highway 42 and Six Mile Road in eastern Sioux Falls.
Makenzie Huber
A memorial decorates a Why Die sign on Tuesday, July 28, on I-229 in Sioux Falls along a chain link fence for Yankton Trail Park.
A memorial decorates a Why Die sign on Tuesday, July 28, on I-229 in Sioux Falls along a chain link fence for Yankton Trail Park.
Makenzie Huber
A memorial decorates a Why die sign on Tuesday, July 28, on 60th Street North near Fourth Avenue in northern Sioux Falls.
A memorial decorates a Why die sign on Tuesday, July 28, on 60th Street North near Fourth Avenue in northern Sioux Falls.
Makenzie Huber
A memorial decorates a pole next to a Why die sign on Tuesday, July 28, near 10th Street and Menlo Avenue in Sioux Falls.
A memorial decorates a pole next to a Why die sign on Tuesday, July 28, near 10th Street and Menlo Avenue in Sioux Falls.
Makenzie Huber
A memorial decorates a Why die sign on Tuesday, July 28, on 60th Street North and Cliff Avenue in northern Sioux Falls.
A memorial decorates a Why die sign on Tuesday, July 28, on 60th Street North and Cliff Avenue in northern Sioux Falls.
Makenzie Huber
A memorial decorates a Why die sign on Tuesday, July 28, on 26th Street and Edna Avenue in western Sioux Falls, where a motorcyclist died in a crash.
A memorial decorates a Why die sign on Tuesday, July 28, on 26th Street and Edna Avenue in western Sioux Falls, where a motorcyclist died in a crash.
Makenzie Huber
Flowers decorate two Why die signs on Tuesday, July 28, on 26th Street and St. Michaels Circle where two brothers died in a two-vehicle crash in 2014.
Flowers decorate two Why die signs on Tuesday, July 28, on 26th Street and St. Michaels Circle where two brothers died in a two-vehicle crash in 2014.
Makenzie Huber
Flowers are wrapped around the Why Die sign marking the fatal accident that killed J.D. Little, Thursday, July 9, 2020 in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Flowers are wrapped around the Why Die sign marking the fatal accident that killed J.D. Little, Thursday, July 9, 2020 in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Abigail Dollins / Argus Leader
Birthday decorations are taped around a Why die sign on Tuesday, July 28, on 49th Street and Valhalla Boulevard in Sioux Falls. The victim in the 2008 crash would have turned 41 on April 29, 2020.
Birthday decorations are taped around a Why die sign on Tuesday, July 28, on 49th Street and Valhalla Boulevard in Sioux Falls. The victim in the 2008 crash would have turned 41 on April 29, 2020.
Makenzie Huber
Red, white and blue flowers decorate the sign marking the fatal accident of Alex Lorang, Tuesday, July 14, 2020 in Sioux Falls, S.D. Kerry Lorang, Alex's mother, uses the Why Die sign as a memorial for her son.
Red, white and blue flowers decorate the sign marking the fatal accident of Alex Lorang, Tuesday, July 14, 2020 in Sioux Falls, S.D. Kerry Lorang, Alex's mother, uses the Why Die sign as a memorial for her son.
Abigail Dollins / Argus Leader
A memorial decorates a damaged tree near Western Avenue and 22nd Street in Sioux Falls Tuesday, July 28, where Kareem Cisse, 15, was killed in a car accident in 2017. A Why Die sign does not mark the fatal crash.
A memorial decorates a damaged tree near Western Avenue and 22nd Street in Sioux Falls Tuesday, July 28, where Kareem Cisse, 15, was killed in a car accident in 2017. A Why Die sign does not mark the fatal crash.
Makenzie Huber
Two Why Die signs stand next to each other Tuesday, July 28, near Highway 42 and Six Mile Road. One is decorated and faded with age. Another does not have any decorations.
Two Why Die signs stand next to each other Tuesday, July 28, near Highway 42 and Six Mile Road. One is decorated and faded with age. Another does not have any decorations.
Makenzie Huber
A memorial decorates a Why die sign with plush rabbits on Tuesday, July 7, at the corner of 60th Street and Westport Avenue in Sioux Falls.
A memorial decorates a Why die sign with plush rabbits on Tuesday, July 7, at the corner of 60th Street and Westport Avenue in Sioux Falls.
Erin Bormett / Argus Leader
A memorial decorates a Why die sign on Tuesday, July 7, on 4th Avenue and Maple Street in Sioux Falls.
A memorial decorates a Why die sign on Tuesday, July 7, on 4th Avenue and Maple Street in Sioux Falls.
Erin Bormett / Argus Leader
Arnie and Myra Wulf stand for a portrait near a sign marking the fatal accident that killed their son, Landon, on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 in Sioux Falls. Myra was driving Landon to school down Highway 42 to Brandon when their car slid into a tailspin on the ice, and was struck by another vehicle on January 21, 2000. Landon was killed instantly in the crash, and Myra suffered extensive injuries. The Wulf's use the Why Die sign as a way to remember their son.
Arnie and Myra Wulf stand for a portrait near a sign marking the fatal accident that killed their son, Landon, on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 in Sioux Falls. Myra was driving Landon to school down Highway 42 to Brandon when their car slid into a tailspin on the ice, and was struck by another vehicle on January 21, 2000. Landon was killed instantly in the crash, and Myra suffered extensive injuries. The Wulf's use the Why Die sign as a way to remember their son.
Abigail Dollins / Argus Leader
A memorial designating "Little's Corner" decorates a Why die sign on Tuesday, July 7, near the corner of 60th Street and Westport Avenue in Sioux Falls.
A memorial designating "Little's Corner" decorates a Why die sign on Tuesday, July 7, near the corner of 60th Street and Westport Avenue in Sioux Falls.
Erin Bormett / Argus Leader
A sign marking the location of a fatal car crash is posted, on Thursday, May 28, 2020 near South Valley View Road and West 41st Street in Sioux Falls, S.D.
A sign marking the location of a fatal car crash is posted, on Thursday, May 28, 2020 near South Valley View Road and West 41st Street in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Abigail Dollins / Argus Leader
A sign marking the location of a fatal car crash is posted, on Thursday, May 28, 2020 near South Westbrooke Lane and West 41st Street in Sioux Falls, S.D.
A sign marking the location of a fatal car crash is posted, on Thursday, May 28, 2020 near South Westbrooke Lane and West 41st Street in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Abigail Dollins / Argus Leader
A sign marking the location of a fatal car crash is posted, on Thursday, May 28, 2020 near Kiwanis Avenue and 26th Street in Sioux Falls, S.D.
A sign marking the location of a fatal car crash is posted, on Thursday, May 28, 2020 near Kiwanis Avenue and 26th Street in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Abigail Dollins / Argus Leader
A memorial decorates a Why die sign on Tuesday, July 7, on Rice Street in Sioux Falls.
A memorial decorates a Why die sign on Tuesday, July 7, on Rice Street in Sioux Falls.
Erin Bormett / Argus Leader
A sign marking the location of a fatal car crash is posted, on Thursday, May 28, 2020 near South Valley View Road and West 41st Street in Sioux Falls, S.D.
A sign marking the location of a fatal car crash is posted, on Thursday, May 28, 2020 near South Valley View Road and West 41st Street in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Abigail Dollins / Argus Leader
A sign marking the location of a fatal car crash is posted at the intersection of 37th Street and Walts Avenue in Sioux Falls.
A sign marking the location of a fatal car crash is posted at the intersection of 37th Street and Walts Avenue in Sioux Falls.
Erin Bormett / Argus Leader
A sign marking the location of a fatal car crash is posted at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and 10th Street in Sioux Falls.
A sign marking the location of a fatal car crash is posted at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and 10th Street in Sioux Falls.
Erin Bormett / Argus Leader
A sign marking the location of a fatal car crash is posted at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and 33rd Street in Sioux Falls.
A sign marking the location of a fatal car crash is posted at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and 33rd Street in Sioux Falls.
Erin Bormett / Argus Leader
A memorial decorates a Why Die sign marking the location of a fatal car crash Aug. 4, 2020 near 56th Street and Baneberry Drive in Sioux Falls, S.D.
A memorial decorates a Why Die sign marking the location of a fatal car crash Aug. 4, 2020 near 56th Street and Baneberry Drive in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Makenzie Huber
A memorial decorates a Why Die sign marking the location of a fatal car crash Aug. 4, 2020 near the I-229 and I-29 interchange in Sioux Falls, S.D.
A memorial decorates a Why Die sign marking the location of a fatal car crash Aug. 4, 2020 near the I-229 and I-29 interchange in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Makenzie Huber
A memorial decorates a Why Die sign marking the location of a fatal car crash Aug. 4, 2020 near the I-229 and I-29 interchange in Sioux Falls, S.D.
A memorial decorates a Why Die sign marking the location of a fatal car crash Aug. 4, 2020 near the I-229 and I-29 interchange in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Makenzie Huber
A memorial decorates a Why Die sign marking the location of a fatal car crash Aug. 4, 2020 near the I-229 southbound on ramp from Louise Avenue in Sioux Falls, S.D.
A memorial decorates a Why Die sign marking the location of a fatal car crash Aug. 4, 2020 near the I-229 southbound on ramp from Louise Avenue in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Makenzie Huber
A memorial decorates a Why Die sign marking the location of a fatal car crash Aug. 4, 2020 near 49th Street and Sertoma Park in Sioux Falls, S.D.
A memorial decorates a Why Die sign marking the location of a fatal car crash Aug. 4, 2020 near 49th Street and Sertoma Park in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Makenzie Huber
A memorial decorates a Why Die sign marking the location of a fatal car crash Aug. 4, 2020 near 57th Street and Sundowner Avenue in Sioux Falls, S.D.
A memorial decorates a Why Die sign marking the location of a fatal car crash Aug. 4, 2020 near 57th Street and Sundowner Avenue in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Makenzie Huber
A memorial decorates a Why Die sign marking the location of a fatal car crash Aug. 4, 2020 near 57th Street and Galway Avenue in Sioux Falls, S.D.
A memorial decorates a Why Die sign marking the location of a fatal car crash Aug. 4, 2020 near 57th Street and Galway Avenue in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Makenzie Huber
A memorial decorates a Why Die sign marking the location of a fatal car crash Aug. 4, 2020 on Marion Road near 47th Street in Sioux Falls, S.D.
A memorial decorates a Why Die sign marking the location of a fatal car crash Aug. 4, 2020 on Marion Road near 47th Street in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Makenzie Huber
A memorial decorates a Why Die sign marking the location of a fatal car crash Aug. 4, 2020 on the corner of 12th Street and Ellis Road in Sioux Falls, S.D.
A memorial decorates a Why Die sign marking the location of a fatal car crash Aug. 4, 2020 on the corner of 12th Street and Ellis Road in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Makenzie Huber