What: Fatality
Where: Highway 2 near mile marker 37, approximately 12 miles north of Williston, ND.
When: January 18, 2023, at approximately 0625 AM CST
Road Conditions: wet
Weather Conditions: cloudy
Crash Involvement: Vehicle vs Vehicle
Type of Crash: Rear end
Agencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol, Williams County Sheriff’s Office, Williston Rural Fire and Ambulance, and Epping Fire department.
Vehicle No. 1: 2014 Ford F-350
Driver No. 1: Brendon Molloy, 20 year old male, Wildrose, ND – Fatality
Restraints: No seatbelt in use
Vehicle No. 2: 2011 Peterbilt Truck
Driver No. 2: Enrique Santiesteban, 61 year old male, Watford City, ND - uninjured
Restraints: Seatbelt in use
Passenger No. 1: Juan Buenrostro Macia, 42 year old male, Maricopa, AZ - Uninjured
Restraints: Seatbelt in use
NARRATIVE: The Ford was traveling eastbound on Highway 2. The Peterbilt was traveling in the eastbound driving lane with its hazard lights illuminated slowing down to make a turn at an upcoming intersection. The Ford struck the rear of the trailer being pulled by the Peterbilt. The driver of the Ford sustained serious injuries and was taken by Ambulance to CHI St. Alexius in Williston where he was later pronounced deceased. The driver and passenger of the Peterbilt were uninjured.
The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
