Williston Injury Crash
What: Two Vehicle Injury Crash
Where: Intersection of 11th St W and 32nd Ave W, Williston
When: 7/20/2023 approximately 12:50 PM CDT
Road Conditions: Dry
Weather Conditions: Clear
Crash Involvement: Two Vehicle
Type of Crash: Right Angle
Agencies Involved: NDHP, Williston Police Department, Williston Fire Department, Williston
Ambulance
Vehicle No. 1: 2023 Jeep Wrangler
Driver No. 1: Anna Blazicevich, 42 years old, Williston, ND, Serious Injury
Restraints: Lap and Shoulder Belt
Charges: Criminal Vehicular Injury
Vehicle No. 1: 2019 Ford Edge
Driver No. 1: Katelund Cooper, 27 years old, Williston, ND, Serious Injury
Restraints: Lap and Shoulder Belt
Charges: None
Passenger No. 1: Nessie Gutierrez, 24 years old, Williston, ND, Serious Injury
Restraints: Lab and Shoulder Belt
Passenger No. 2: Juvenile Female, 4 months old, Williston, ND, Minor Injury
Restraints: Rear facing child restraint
Passenger No. 3: Juvenile Female, 9 months old, Williston, ND, Minor Injury
Restraints: Rear facing child restraint
NARRATIVE:
A 2023 Jeep Wrangler was traveling northbound on 32nd Ave W in the city of
Williston near the roundabout with 11th Ave W. A 2019 Ford Edge was going through the
roundabout at the time. The Jeep, driven by Anna Blazicevich, failed to yield to traffic in the
roundabout and struck the Ford Edge, driven by Katelund Cooper. The Ford then spun and
rolled before coming to rest on its roof. The Jeep spun and caught on fire. Blazicevich,
Cooper, Nessie Gutierrez, and two juvenile passengers were transported via ambulance to CHI
St. Alexius in Williston for their injuries.
Investigation revealed that Blazicevich was potentially under the influence of alcohol.
Blazicevich was placed under arrest for Criminal Vehicular Injury.
The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
