What: Injury
Where: US 2 7 Mi SW of Crary
When: 18:50 PM (06:50 PM) on 1/9/2022
Road Conditions: Good, normal winter conditions
Weather Conditions: clear/dusk
Crash Involvement: Vehicle v. Vehicle Type of Crash: Rear-End
Agencies Involved: NDHP, Ramsey SO, Lake Region Ambulance Service, Crary Fire
Vehicle No. 1: 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
Driver No. 1: Peyton Olonia: 20 yo female: non-life threatening injuries: Foxholm, ND
Restraints: Seatbelt Charges: Failure to Maintain Control -Distracted Driving
Vehicle No. 2: 1998 Buick Regal
Driver No. 2: Randy Poitra: 64 yo male: non-life threatening injuries: Dunseith, ND
Restraints: Seatbelt
Charges: Driving without a license
Passenger No. 1: Shelby Tetrault: 27 yo female: non-life threatening injuries: Dunseith, ND
Restraints: Seatbelt
Passenger No. 2: Juvenile: 14 yo male: non-life threatening injuries: Devils Lake, ND
Restraints: Seatbelt
Passenger No. 3: Randy Poitra Jr: 35 yo male: non-life threatening injuries: Devils Lake, ND
Restraints: Seatbelt
Passenger No. 4: Darian Henry: 28 yo male: non-life threatening injuries: Dunseith, ND
Restraints: Seatbelt
NARRATIVE: The Santa Fe was eastbound on US 2 from Devils Lake. The Buick Regal was slowing to make a turn when it was struck in the rear by the Santa Fe at approximate highway speed. The passengers and driver of the Regal and Santa Fe were transported by Lake Region Ambulance Service to CHI-St. Alexius Hospital where they were treated for their injuries.
