What: Two Vehicle fatality crash
Where: Highway 1804 mile marker 283, 25 miles East of Williston
When: 5/12/2022 approximately 4:20 PM CDT
Road Conditions: Wet
Weather Conditions: Rain
Crash Involvement: Two vehicle
Type of Crash: Head on Collision
Agencies Involved: NDHP, Williams County Sheriff’s Office, Tioga Ambulance, Tioga Fire
Department
Vehicle No. 1: 2008 Ford F350
Driver No. 1: Male, 49 years old, Williston, ND, Serious Injury
Restraints: In Use
Charges: Under Investigation
Vehicle No. 2: 2010 Toyota Highlander
Driver No. 2: Male, 40 years old, Dickinson, ND, Fatality
Restraints: In Use
Charges: None
Passenger No. 2: Male, 57 years old, Hedgesville, WV, Serious Injury
Restraints: None
NARRATIVE: A 2008 Ford F350 was traveling westbound on Highway 1804 near mile
marker 283 being driven by a 49 year old male from Williston. A 2010 Toyota Highlander was
traveling eastbound at the time of the crash. The Toyota was driven by a 40 year old male
from Dickinson and had a 57 year old male passenger from Hedgesville, WV. The Ford failed
to negotiate a slight curve in the road and crossed into the eastbound lanes.
The Ford pickup struck the Toyota head on, causing both vehicles to spin and come to rest in the south ditch. The driver of the Toyota was pronounced deceased on scene. The passenger was transported
via ambulance first to Tioga Medical Center and then to Trinity Health in Minot due to the
injuries sustained. The driver of the Ford was transported to Tioga Medical Center via
ambulance due to injuries sustained.
The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
