What: Two vehicle Injury Crash
Where: Highway 13 mile marker 276 & 80th Ave SE, approximately 1.5 miles west of Edgeley on Highway 13.
When: April 15th, 2023 at 4:48PM
Road Conditions: Dry Asphalt
Weather Conditions: Overcast
Crash Involvement: Pickup vs. Minivan
Type of Crash: Right Angle
Agencies Involved: ND Highway Patrol, LaMoure County Sheriff’s Office, Edgeley Fire Department, and Edgeley Ambulance
Vehicle No. 1: 2020 Ram 2500 Pickup
Driver No. 1: Joshua Gackle-48, of Kulm, ND
Restraints: No seatbelt
Injury: None
Charges: Driving under the Influence
Vehicle No. 2: 2004 Toyota Sienna
Driver No. 2: James Steele-77, of Edgeley, ND
Restraints: No seatbelt
Injury: Serious non-life-threatening injuries
Charges: Turned left in front of approaching traffic
NARRATIVE: The Ram 2500 was eastbound on Highway 13 approaching 80th Ave SE. The 2004 Toyota was westbound on Highway 13 and began to turn south onto 80th Ave when it was struck by the Ram 2500. Both vehicles came to rest in the eastbound lanes and shoulder of Highway 13. Both drivers were unrestrained.
James Steele was transported to the Jamestown Regional Medical Center from the scene and treated for his serious but non-life-threatening injuries. James has since been released from the hospital. Joshua Gackle was arrested for DUI.
The crash remains under investigation by the ND Highway Patrol.
