GRAND FORKS COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A Larimore man was seriously injured in a crash west of the Grand Forks Airport Tuesday afternoon.
What: Injury
Where: US Highway 2, near mile marker 346; approximately 3 miles east of Emerado
When: July 9, 2024, at approximately 4:03 PM CDT
Road Conditions: Good
Weather Conditions: Clear
Crash Involvement: Vehicle/Vehicle
Type of Crash: Rear-end
Agencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol, Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office, Emerado Police Department, Emerado Fire & Rescue, and Altru Ambulance Service
Vehicle No. 1: 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
Driver No. 1: Male; 32 years old; Larimore, ND; serious injuries
Restraints: Seatbelt not in use, airbags deployed
Charges: Pending
Vehicle No. 2: 1976 Ford LT8000
Driver No. 2: Female; 23 years old; Emerado, ND; uninjured
Restraints: Seatbelt in use
Narrative:
The Ford was eastbound on US Highway 2 in the right lane, slowing to prepare for a right turn. The Chevrolet was also eastbound in the right lane. The Chevrolet struck the rear of the Ford and came to rest in the median ditch, facing southwest. The Chevrolet’s driver sustained serious injuries and was transported to Altru Hospital by Altru Ambulance Service. The Ford came to rest in the right lane of travel, facing east, and the driver was uninjured. The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
I’m Casey Rivers reporting for trfnews.i234.me