What: Fatality
Where: On 71st Ave NE (east of intersection of 26th St NE), Bismarck
When: 12/11/2023 at 7:22 AM CST
Road Conditions: Frost Covered
Weather Conditions: Clear
Crash Involvement: Vehicle/Vehicle
Type of Crash: Head On
Agencies Involved: ND Highway Patrol, Burleigh County Sheriff’s Department, Metro Area
Ambulance, Bismarck Rural Fire Department, Bismarck Fire Department
Vehicle No. 1: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado
Driver No. 1: Keith Manchester, 57-year-old male from Bismarck, Serious non-life-threatening injuries.
Restraints: Unknown
Charges: Under Investigation
Vehicle No. 2: 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
Driver No. 2: 54-year-old male from Mandan, Fatality
Restraints: Seatbelt in use
Charges: None
NARRATIVE: 2001 Chevy Silverado, driven by Keith Manchester, was traveling westbound
on 71st Ave NE just outside Bismarck City Limits. Manchester crossed over the centerline and
into the eastbound lane of 71st Ave NE. Manchester struck a 2012 Chevy Silverado that was
traveling eastbound head on. 2012 Silverado was pushed into the south ditch and the 2001
Silverado came to rest in the roadway. Driver of 2012 Silverado was extricated from pickup
and transported to CHI St. Alexius where he died from his injuries. Manchester was also
transported to CHI for serious non-life-threatening injuries. Roadway was closed and rerouted
for approximately 2 hours. Crash remains under investigation by the Highway Patrol.
