What: Serious Injury
Where: 1300 Block of 9th Avenue NE; approximately 2 miles north of Thompson, ND
When: December 15, 2023, at 6:06 PM CST.
Road Conditions: Good, gravel
Weather Conditions: Clear
Crash Involvement: Single OHV
Type of Crash: Rollover
Agencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol, Grand Forks Sheriff’s Office, Thompson Fire
& Rescue, and Altru Ambulance Service
Vehicle No. 1: 2022 Polaris Ranger
Driver No. 1: Male; 42 years old; Grand Forks, ND; serious injuries
Restraints: None
NARRATIVE: The Polaris was westbound on 9th Avenue NE, enroute from Thompson to
Grand Forks. The Polaris entered the south ditch, tripped, rolled, and came to rest on its side.
The driver was ejected and found by a passerby, who reported the crash. The driver was
transported to Altru Hospital with serious injuries.
This crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
