What: Serious injury
Where: ND Highway 57, near mile marker 12.75; approximately 6 miles south of Devils Lake
When: July 2, 2023, at approximately 2:21 AM CDT
Road Conditions: Wet
Weather Conditions: Dark with light rain
Type of Crash: Head on
Agencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, Devils Lake
City Fire, Devils Lake Rural Fire, Lake Region Ambulance Service
Vehicle No. 1: 2017 Toyota Yaris
Driver No. 1: Male; 35 years old; Devils Lake, ND; serious injuries
Restraints: Seatbelt worn; airbags deployed
Charges: DUI
Passenger No. 1: Male; 33 years old; Devils Lake, ND; suspected minor injuries
Restraints: Seatbelt worn; airbags deployed
Vehicle No. 2: 2006 Jeep Liberty
Driver No. 2: Female; 18 years old; Devils Lake, ND; serious injuries
Restraints: Seatbelt not worn; airbags deployed
Charges: None
NARRATIVE:
The Toyota was northbound on ND Highway 57, approximately 6 miles south of Devils
Lake. The Jeep was southbound on ND Highway 57. The Toyota entered the southbound lane
of travel and struck the Jeep head on. The Toyota came to rest on the east shoulder. The Jeep
came to rest on the west shoulder. All occupants were transported to CHI St. Alexius in Devils
Lake and subsequently transported to Altru Hospital in Grand Forks.
The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
