What: Serious Injury Crash
Where: ND Highway 1804 near MM 290
When: 5:30 am Central Time, March 26
Road Conditions: Clear
Weather Conditions: Foggy
Crash Involvement: Semi vs Pickup Truck
Type of Crash: Right Angle Collision
Agencies Involved: NDHP, Williams County Sheriff’s office, Tioga Ambulance service, and Ray Fire and Rescue.
Vehicle No. 1: 2016 Volvo Semi tractor and trailer
Driver No. 1: 35 YOA Female, Carrollton, GA, No Injury.
Restraints: Seatbelt was in use
Charges: Ongoing investigation
Vehicle No. 2: 2017 GMC Sierra Pickup
Driver No. 2: 43-year-old Male, Logan, IA, Serious Injury
Restraints: Seatbelt not in use
Charges: Ongoing Investigation
Passenger No. 1: 21 YOA Male, Athens, GA, Minor Injury
Restraints: Seatbelt not in use
NARRATIVE: A 2016 Volvo semi loaded with frac sand was traveling eastbound on highway 1804 approximately mm 290 the semi pulled into an approach on the North side attempting to turn around. The semi than backed across Highway 1804 to another approach on the South side. As the semi was getting turned around onto the highway to go back West, the male driver of a 2017 GMC Sierra, traveling Eastbound, struck the side of the semi-trailer.
The driver and passenger of the GMC Sierra were transported by Tioga Ambulance to Tioga Medical Center. The Driver was later transported to Trinity in Minot due to his serious injuries sustained in the crash. The Passenger is being treated at Tioga Medical Center for his injuries. The female driver of the Semi was not injured in the crash.
The name of the parties involved in the crash will be released at a later date. This crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
