What: Injury Crash
Where: Centennial Rd & Knudsen Ave, Bismarck
When: 6/28/2023 at 8:19 AM Central Time
Road Conditions: Good
Weather Conditions: Sunny
Crash Involvement: Vehicle/Vehicle
Type of Crash: Head-On Collision
Agencies Involved: Bismarck Police Department, Burleigh County Sheriff Department, Metro
Area Ambulance, Bismarck Fire, ND Highway Patrol
Vehicle No. 1: 2013 Ford Taurus
Driver No. 1: 32-year-old male from Bismarck, Serious Injuries
Restraints: seatbelt on
Charges: Under Investigation
Passenger No. 1: 7-year-old male from Bismarck, Serious Injuries
Restraints: Not restrained
Vehicle No. 2: 2011 GMC Terrain
Driver No. 2: 22-year-old male from Bismarck, Serious Injuries
Restraints: Not in use
Charges: no charges filed
Passenger No. 1: 40-year-old male from Bismarck, Serious Injuries
Restraints: Seatbelt in Use
NARRATIVE: At approximately 8:19 AM, the 2013 Ford Taurus was traveling southbound on
Centennial Rd in Bismarck. 2011 GMC Terrain was traveling northbound on Centennial Rd.
Ford Taurus abruptly swerved across the center line into the northbound lane striking the
GMC Terrain Head-On. GMC Terrain started on fire and passing motorists pulled the 2
occupants from the vehicle. Both drivers and both passengers received serious injuries and
were transported to Sanford and CHI. St. Alexius hospitals. Centennial Road was closed for
approximately 90 minutes until vehicles could be removed. Crash remains under investigation.
