ND Highway Patrol
What: Fatality Crash
Where: ND Highway 23 MM 40 approximately 7 miles West of New Town, ND
When: 03/18/2024 at approximately 1820hrs CST
Road Conditions: Good, Dry
Weather Conditions: Overcast
Crash Involvement: Vehicle/Vehicle
Type of Crash: Sideswipe
Agencies Involved: Three Affiliated Tribes Police, North Dakota Highway Patrol, McKenzie
County Sheriff’s Office, New Town Fire, New Town Ambulance, and Trinity First Response
Vehicle No. 1: 2020 Ram 1500
Driver No. 1: Male, 47 YOA, Blaine, MN, Fatal
Restraints: Seatbelt in use
Charges: None
Vehicle No. 2: 2023 Peterbilt Truck
Driver No. 2: John Youngblood, 53, Ross, ND, No Injuries
Restraints: Seatbelt in use
Charges: None
NARRATIVE: A Ram 1500 was westbound on Highway 23 when the vehicle crossed over the
centerline into the eastbound lanes and struck a Peterbilt Truck. The Ram 1500 came to rest in
the center of the highway facing south while the Peterbilt came to rest in the south ditch of
the eastbound lanes. The driver of the Ram 1500 was flown to Trinity Hospital and succumbed
to his injuries on 03/19/2024. Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the
crash.
The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol. The name of the
driver will be released pending next of kin notification.
