FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The Highway Patrol is trying to find the driver of a car that crashed into a motorcycle, after the driver of the motorcycle had already been thrown off it in a crash with another vehicle.
- What: Injury crash
- Where: 42nd St and 17th Ave S, Fargo
- When: August 12, 2024, at 9:33 P.M. Central Time
- Road Conditions: Dry asphalt
- Weather Conditions: Clear
- Crash Involvement: Motorcycle struck the side of an SUV
- Agencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol, Fargo PD, Fargo Fire, Sanford Ambulance
Vehicle No. 1: 2011 Kawasaki Ninja
- Driver No. 1: Regan Gara, 37, Fargo, ND – injured
- Restraints: Helmet
- Charges: Pending investigation
Vehicle No. 2: 2007 Saturn Vue
- Driver No. 1: 17-year-old juvenile, Fargo – uninjured
- Restraints: Seatbelt
- Charges: Pending investigation
- Passenger No. 1: 17-year-old juvenile, Fargo – uninjured
- Restraints: Seatbelt
- Charges: None
Vehicle No. 3: Kia Sorrento
- Driver No. 1: Unknown
- Restraints: Unknown
- Charges: Pending investigation
Narrative:
On the night of August 12, 2024, a 2007 Saturn Vue was traveling southbound on 42nd St. and turning left onto 17th Ave when it was struck by a northbound 2011 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle driven by Regan Gara. After the initial collision, a Kia Sorrento struck the motorcycle and fled the scene. The driver of the Kia is currently unknown and remains under investigation. Gara sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Sanford by ambulance. Both juveniles in the Saturn Vue were uninjured and were wearing seatbelts.
I’m Casey Rivers reporting for trfnews.i234.me