North Dakota Highway Patrol News Release
August 4, 2022
Morton County - Train and ATV Injury Crash
What: Injury Crash
Where: Private Railroad Crossing #086294B, approximately 10 miles NW of Mandan
When: 10:28am CST
Road Conditions: Good - Gravel Road
Weather Conditions: Sunny/Clear
Crash Involvement: Train and ATV
Type of Crash: Angle/Intersection
Agencies Involved: Metro Ambulance Service, Morton County Sheriff’s Office
Vehicle No. 1: 2007 Bombardier ATV
Driver No. 1: 32-year-old male – Bismarck – serious injuries
Restraints: No helmet
Charges: Under Investigation
Vehicle No. 2: BNSF Locomotive Train – 70 cars with mixed freight and some empty
Driver No. 2: 61-year-old male – Bismarck, ND (Engineer) – no injuries Restraints: N/A
Charges: Under Investigation
Passenger No. 1: 55-year-old male – Bismarck, ND (conductor) – no injuries
Restraints: N/A
NARRATIVE: The BNSF locomotive was traveling southbound on a BNSF railway at approximately 25mph. The Bombardier ATV was traveling eastbound on a gravel roadway along a private field. The ATV proceeded to cross the railroad tracks at a marked crossing and was struck by the locomotive. The driver of the ATV sustained serious injuries and was transported to Sanford hospital by Metro Ambulance Service. The train Engineer and Conductor were not injured.
This crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
