What: Fatality
Where: 10000 block of 85th Ave SE (6 miles southwest of Ellendale, ND)
When: January, 4th 2024 at 1:AM Central time
Road Conditions: Ice covered.
Weather Conditions: Cloudy
Crash Involvement: Vehicle
Type of Crash: Rollover
Agencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol, Dickey County Sheriff, Ellendale Fire.
Vehicle No. 1: 2006 Dodge Ram 2500
Driver No. 1: Male-69 years old from Ellendale, ND-Fatal
Restraints: no seatbelt
Charges: none
NARRATIVE: The Dodge ram was traveling south on 85th Ave SE. The Dodge left the south
roadway and entered the west ditch. The Dodge rolled as it entered the ditch partially ejecting
the driver who was not wearing their seatbelt. The Dodge was observed in the ditch at
approximately 7:00 AM on January 4th, 2024. It is suspected the crash occurred around 1:00
AM on January 4th. The driver of the Dodge sustained fatal injuries from the crash. This crash
remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol. The name of the driver will
be released on January 5th, 2024, after family of the deceased have been properly notified of
the crash.
