South Dakota's crew casualties were 39 killed and 59 wounded, and she turned away from the battle at 00:17 without informing Admiral Lee, though observed by Kondo's lookouts.
南达科他号39人阵亡，59人负伤，在00:17时就调头离开，没有通知李，但近藤的瞭望员看到了南达科他号的行動。