What: Fatality
Where: Highway 85 near mile marker 177 approximately 6 miles south of Williston, ND
When: December 26th, 2022, at approximately 0629 PM CST
Road Conditions: Icy
Weather Conditions: Cloudy
Crash Involvement: Vehicle vs Vehicle
Type of Crash: Head on
Agencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol, McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office, Williams
County Sheriff’s Office, Williston Rural Fire Department, Williston Ambulance, North Dakota
Department of Transportation
Vehicle No. 1: 2008 Ford F-150
Driver No. 1: Betty Lee, 61-year-old female, Sidney, MT – Fatality
Restraints: Seatbelt not in use
Vehicle No. 2: 2021 Ram 5500
Driver No. 2: Michael Deck, 31 year old male, McPherson, KS - Uninjured
Restraints: Seatbelt in use
NARRATIVE:
The Ford F-150 was traveling northbound on Highway 85. The Ford lost control as it
negotiated the curve. The Ford entered the southbound lanes and struck the Ram 5500 that
was traveling southbound. The driver of the Ford was ejected and pronounced deceased on
scene. The driver of the Ram was uninjured.
The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
