McKenzie County (trfnews.i234.me) — A tragic crash Saturday night outside the 4 Bears Casino and Lodge in New Town has left an 84-year-old woman seriously injured and a 60-year-old man facing a felony charge.
At 10:50 PM on June 28, 2025, a 2006 Ford Five Hundred was backing out of a parking spot in the casino’s east parking lot when the vehicle struck a female pedestrian with the rear bumper, knocking her to the ground.
The woman, a local resident, suffered serious injuries and was transported to Trinity Hospital in Minot by New Town Ambulance.
The driver, a 60-year-old male from New Town, was not injured, nor was his 62-year-old female passenger. Authorities are still investigating whether seat restraints were used.
The driver has been charged with Criminal Vehicular Injury, a Class C Felony. Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including the ND Highway Patrol, McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office, Three Affiliated Tribes Police, and casino security.
The investigation remains active.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.