What: Fatal
Where: 16th Ave NE (County Road 4), on the southwest edge of Larimore
When: Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 1:58 PM CDT
Road Conditions: Good, dry asphalt
Weather Conditions: Clear, sunny
Crash Involvement: Single vehicle
Type of Crash: Non-collision
Agencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol, Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office,
Larimore Fire & Rescue, Larimore Ambulance Service, and Altru Ambulance Service
Vehicle No. 1: 2021 Harley Davidson
Driver No. 1: Timothy Donald Olson; Male; 59 years old; Drayton, ND; Fatal injuries
Restraints: No helmet
Passenger No. 1: Nicole Marie Brown; Female; 44 years old; Drayton, ND; Fatal injuries
Restraints: No helmet
NARRATIVE: The Harley Davidson was westbound on 16th Avenue NE (Grand Forks County
Road 4), on the southwest edge of Larimore, riding in a convoy of motorcycles on a club ride.
The driver, Timothy Donald Olson, failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway and the Harley
Davidson entered the north ditch, vaulted off a driveway, and came to rest in the north ditch.
Both riders were ejected and sustained fatal injuries.
The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
