What: Fatality
Where: Walsh County Road 15 approximately 8 miles east of Minto
When: 21:29 PM on March 2, 2023
Road Conditions: Good
Weather Conditions: Windy, clear
Crash Involvement: 1 vehicle
Type of Crash: Rollover
Agencies Involved: Walsh County Sheriff’s Office, Minto Fire, Minto Ambulance Service
Vehicle No. 1: 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
Driver No. 1: Dominic Billmeier; 23 yo male; Chatfield, MN; moderate injuries
Restraints: seatbelt
Charges: pending
Passenger No. 1: Karisa Lunski; 25 yo female; Minto, ND; serious injuries
Restraints: none
Passenger No. 2: To be named later; 23 yo female; Grand Forks, ND; fatal injuries
Restraints: none
NARRATIVE: Billmeier was westbound on County Road 15 just east of Minto/Warsaw area. Billmeier ran off the roadway to the north, lost control of the vehicle, and the vehicle rolled. Both female occupants were ejected from the vehicle. Both Billmeier and Lunski were brought to Altru Hospital to be treated for their injuries. The other female passenger’s name will be released later. The crash remains under investigation by the NDHP.
