What: Two vehicle Injury crash
Where: Highway 2 Mile marker 49 4 miles west of Ray
When: 09/21/2022 approximately 3:26 PM CDT
Road Conditions: Good
Weather Conditions: Clear, Sunny
Crash Involvement: Two vehicle pickup vs farm tractor
Type of Crash: Rear end collision
Agencies Involved: NDHP, Williams County Sheriff’s Office, Ray Ambulance, Ray Fire Department, Tioga PD
Vehicle No. 1: 2002 Ford F350
Driver No. 1: Kyle Henson, 31 year old male, Minot, ND, Injured
Restraints: Not in use
Charges: Pending
Vehicle No. 2: John Deere 4430 tractor
Driver No. 2: Thomas Daniel, 67 year old male, Ray, ND, Injured
Restraints: Not in use
Charges: None
NARRATIVE: A Ford pickup hauling a gooseneck trailer was traveling eastbound on Highway 2 near mile marker 49, west of Ray. A John Deere tractor towing a bailer was traveling eastbound in the same area. The pickup was driven by Kyle Henson of Minot. Henson failed to see the slow-moving tractor being driven by Thomas Daniel of Ray. Henson then struck the rear end of the tractor. Daniel was ejected from the tractor and suffered serious injuries as a result. After striking Daniel, Henson continued into the south ditch where his vehicle came to rest. Henson was pinned in the vehicle and had to be extricated. Henson also suffered serious injuries as a result of the crash. Both Henson and Daniel were transported via ambulance to Tioga Medical Center in Tioga.
The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
