Burlington Head-On Crash Kills 84-Year-Old
Burlington (trfnews.i234.me) — An 84-year-old Burlington man died Sunday after a head-on crash on U.S. Highway 2.
The crash happened at 2:29 p.m. near mile marker 136. The site is about one mile west of Burlington.
Vehicles Collide Head-On
A 2020 Subaru Forester was traveling east near the crash site. The vehicle crossed the median and entered the westbound lanes.
The Subaru continued east in those lanes. It then struck a westbound 2026 Dodge Ram 1500 head-on.
The Subaru driver died at the scene. He was wearing a seat belt, according to the release.
The Dodge driver was a 68-year-old Tioga woman. She suffered serious injuries during the crash.
Emergency crews treated the woman at the scene. A medical helicopter then flew her to Minot for further care.
Officials did not release either driver’s name. Names may be released after family notifications are complete.
Highway Closed for Two Hours
The road was dry when the crash happened. Skies were clear, according to the initial report.
Westbound Highway 2 remained closed for about two hours. Crews worked at the scene and cleared the damaged vehicles.
Drivers can check current closures through the state’s ND Roads service.
Several Agencies Respond
Several agencies responded to the crash. They included the North Dakota State Patrol and Ward County Sheriff’s Office.
Burlington Fire and Response also assisted. Trinity First Response sent both ground and air medical crews.
The North Dakota State Patrol continues to investigate the crash.
Officials have not announced why the Subaru crossed the median. No additional details were available Sunday evening.
The investigation may include vehicle evidence, roadway marks, and witness statements.
People seeking official records can visit the State Patrol’s crash report request page.
TRF News will update this story when more confirmed information becomes available.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
