Where: 57th St Ne near Springbrook, NE of Williston
When: 4/3 @ approx. 8:17 pm Central Time
Road Conditions: Clear
Weather Conditions: Clear
Crash Involvement: Pickup vs Train
Type of Crash: Right Angle Collision
Agencies Involved: NDHP, Williams County Sheriff’s office, Williston Ambulance service, and Williston Fire and Rescue.
Vehicle No. 1: 2004 Silver Dodge Ram
Driver No. 1: 17-year-old male, Williston, ND, Serious Injury.
Restraints: Seatbelt not in use
Charges: Ongoing investigation
Passenger No. 1: 15-year-old male, Williston, ND, Fatal Injury
Restraints: Seatbelt not in use
Passenger No. 2: 17-year-old male, Williston, ND, Fatal Injury
Restraints: Seatbelt not in use
NARRATIVE: On the above date and time, a 2004 Silver Dodge Ram 1500 was traveling East on 57th St NW. The Dodge approached a marked railroad crossing (no arms). The Dodge failed to yield to the Amtrak Train coming from Williston going to Stanley. The Amtrak train collided with the Dodge, pushing the Dodge down the train tracks for a short distance before the dodge was pushed off the tracks.
The Dodge was occupied by 3 males. 17-year-old male driver in critical condition that was transferred to Minot Trinity Hospital, a 15-year-old male passenger pronounced dead on scene, and a 17-year-old male passenger pronounced dead at Williston CHI due extent of injuries sustained in the crash.
This Crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
