What: Injury Crash
Where: Interstate 94 mm 274 (9 miles west of Sanborn, ND)
When: 6:02 A.M. Central time
Road Conditions: Scattered ice and frost
Weather Conditions: Cloudy with dense fog
Crash Involvement: Vehicle vs. Snowplow
Type of Crash: Rear end sideswipe same direction, and rollover
Agencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol, Sanborn Rural Fire Department, and Valley City Ambulance.
Vehicle No. 1: 2017 Jeep Cherokee
Driver No. 1: 18-year-old-male, Grand Forks, ND, Minor Injury
Restraints: Seatbelt in use
Charges: Care Required
Vehicle No. 2: 2015 International Snowplow
Driver No. 2: 32-year-old male, Valley City, ND, Not Injured
Restraints: Seatbelt in use
NARRATIVE: A North Dakota Department of Transportation snowplow was traveling eastbound in the left shoulder and driving lane. The snowplow operator was actively plowing the roadway and dispersing sand due to the road conditions. An 18-year-old male was traveling in the left lane and approached the snowplow from behind. The Jeep swerved left towards the median causing it to strike the rear driver side and left wing of the snowplow. The Jeep entered the median and overturned. The male driver was transported by Valley City ambulance to be treated for his injuries sustained in the crash. The snowplow operator was not injured. The crash is under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
