Bismarck Motorcycle Crash Kills Man, Injures Woman
BURLEIGH COUNTY, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bismarck man died in a motorcycle crash east of the city Friday. A passenger was seriously hurt, the North Dakota Highway Patrol said.
The crash happened around 6:29 p.m. on October 23, 2026. It occurred on 119th Street Northeast, about one-quarter mile south of Old Highway 10.
What Investigators Say Happened
Troopers said a 2009 Harley-Davidson was traveling north on 119th Street Northeast. The driver failed to make it through a curve, and the motorcycle left the road.
It then returned to the roadway before overturning. The motorcycle slid into a ditch after it tipped over.
The 64-year-old driver, who lived in Bismarck, died at the scene. The 29-year-old female passenger, also from Bismarck, suffered serious injuries. Authorities described her injuries as not life-threatening.
Medical crews took her to CHI St. Alexius in Bismarck for care. The patrol did not provide further details about her medical condition.
Road and Weather Conditions
Road conditions were dry when the crash occurred. The weather was clear, according to the patrol’s October 24 news release.
The report listed only one motorcycle and did not identify any other vehicles.
Neither the driver nor the passenger was wearing a helmet, the patrol said. Officials did not say whether helmet use affected the outcome.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Emergency Response and Investigation
The North Dakota Highway Patrol responded along with the Burleigh County Sheriff’s Office. The Bismarck Rural Fire Department, Metro Ambulance, and Bismarck Police Department also assisted.
Investigators have not released the driver’s or passenger’s names. The initial news release did not say how the two people knew each other.
It also did not provide details about the motorcycle’s speed before the crash.
As of the October 24 release, the patrol had not announced a final cause. The agency said its investigation remained open.
Where to Find Official Crash Information
Read the official North Dakota Highway Patrol crash release for the agency’s original account.
The North Dakota Department of Transportation also explains how to request state crash reports.
The department warns that some reports may be unavailable during the first 10 days after a crash.
The Highway Patrol posts updates on its 2026 media releases page.
Any later identification or findings would need confirmation from officials.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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