๐Ÿšจ Property-Damage Crash and Traffic Backup Near Thompson

THOMPSON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) โ€“ The Highway Patrol has identified the drivers involved in a 2-truck crash on Interstate-29 by Thompson, North Dakota on Friday afternoon.

What: Property-Damage Crash
Where: Southbound Interstate 29 Exit 130, 1 mile east of Thompson, ND
When: 07/12/2024, approximately 2:30 PM
Road Conditions: Good
Weather Conditions: Sunny
Crash Involvement: 2-Vehicle
Type of Crash: Rear-End
Agencies Involved: NDHP, Thompson Fire, Interstate Towing

Vehicle No. 1: 2020 International truck tractor with covered flatbed trailer
Driver No. 1: Vaughn Cormie; male; age 57; of Winnipeg, MB; uninjured
Restraints: Seat belt in use
Charges: Failure to Maintain Control-Distracted Driving

Vehicle No. 2: 2010 Freightliner flatbed straight truck
Driver No. 2: Daniel Yakubco; male; age 62; of Bismarck, ND; uninjured
Restraints: Seat belt in use
Charges: None

Narrative:

Cormie was driving the International south on Interstate 29. Yakubco was driving the Freightliner south as part of a roadway stripe painting convoy, exiting southbound Interstate 29 at Exit 130. Cormie failed to recognize the Freightliner ahead was moving more slowly, and the International rear-ended the Freightliner. The International came to rest on the shoulder, but the Freightliner came to rest in the right-hand lane of southbound traffic. Neither Cormie nor Yakubco were injured.

The Freightliner was equipped with illuminated warning lights and a traffic directional arrow board directing traffic to the left. It was also equipped with a rear crash impact attenuator. Southbound traffic on Interstate 29 was reduced to one lane for approximately 3 hours while the crash was investigated and cleared. Motorists are reminded to avoid distractions while driving and remain fully attentive to their surroundings and the driving task.

Iโ€™m Casey Rivers reporting for trfnews.i234.me

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