What: Fatality
Where: The intersection of 3rd St. NE and 145th Ave. NE, approximately 7 miles SW of Portland
When: November 8th, 2022 at 2:48 PM CT
Road Conditions: Good, Gravel
Weather Conditions: Breezy
Crash Involvement: Vehicle/Vehicle
Type of Crash: Angle
Agencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol, Traill County Sheriff’s Office, Portland Fire Department, and West Traill Ambulance Service
Vehicle No. 1: 1992 Ford F150
Driver No. 1: Ryan Domier; male; 54 years old; Portland, ND; fatal injuries
Restraints: Unrestrained
Vehicle No. 2: 2016 Ram 1500
Driver No. 2: Scott Hovde; male; 39 years old; Portland, ND; minor injuries
Restraints: Unrestrained and airbags deployed
Passenger No. 1: Juvenile male; minor injuries
Restraints: Seatbelt worn and airbags deployed
NARRATIVE: The Ford was eastbound on 3rd Street NE. The Ram was southbound on 145th Avenue NE, pulling a flatbed trailer laden with a seed tender. The Ford struck the Ram as it drove through the unregulated intersection. Both vehicles came to rest in the southeast ditch. The driver of the Ford was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver and passenger of the Ram were treated and released with minor injuries. The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
