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.
South Dakota havde tab på 39 døde og 59 sårede, og den forlod slaget klokken 0.17 uden at meddele det til admiral Lee, mens det blev observeret af Kondo's udkig.