ND Highway Patrol
What: Injury
Where: 40th Avenue South and 45th Street South, Fargo ND
When: 4-12-2024 at 11:42 AM
Road Conditions: Dry, good
Weather Conditions: Sunny, 55 degrees F
Crash Involvement: Vehicle/Motorcycle
Type of Crash: Sideswipe
Agencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol, Fargo Police Department, Fargo Fire
Department, Sanford Ambulance
Vehicle No. 1: 2005 Honda CBR1000 Motorcycle
Driver No. 1: Male, 37, Serious Injuries
Restraints: Helmet worn
Charges: Under Investigation
Vehicle No. 2: 2013 Spartan Pumper Fire Truck
Driver No. 2: Fargo Fire Fighter, Male, 39, not injured
Restraints: Seatbelt
Charges: None
Passenger No. 1: Fargo Fire Fighter, Male, 47, Fargo, not injured
Restraints: Seatbelt
Passenger No. 2: Fargo Fire Fighter, Male, 29, Fargo, not injured
Restraints: Seatbelt
NARRATIVE: The 2013 Pumper Fire Truck was north on 45th Street South in lane three and
was responding to a structure fire. The Fire Truck had it’s red and white emergency lights on
as it proceeded through the intersection of 40th Avenue South. The Fire Truck also had it’s
siren activated and utilized an air horn at the intersection. The Honda motorcycle was north
on 45th Street South in lane 2. The motorcycle merged into lane three, colliding with the Fire
Truck. The driver of the motorcycle was ejected and sustained serious injuries from the crash.
The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol. The names of the
drivers will be released at a later date.
