Fargo-Area SUV Crash Injures 5, One Critically
CASS COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — Five Fargo residents were injured in a single-vehicle crash south of Fargo.
An 18-year-old female passenger suffered life-threatening injuries, according to the North Dakota State Patrol.
The crash occurred Saturday, October 24, 2026, at approximately 9:10 p.m.
Investigators placed the incident near 36th Street and 88th Avenue South, about three miles south of Fargo.
Ford Expedition Struck Roadside Sign
The State Patrol said a 2011 Ford Expedition was traveling north on 36th Street.
The SUV was approaching an eastward curve when it struck a directional sign.
Authorities classified the collision as a single-vehicle crash involving a fixed object.
The highway patrol reported clear weather and dry road conditions that evening.
The release did not explain why the SUV struck the sign.
Investigators also did not provide the vehicle’s speed or describe its damage.
No other vehicles were identified in the initial report.
18-Year-Old Passenger Seriously Injured
The most seriously injured passenger was an 18-year-old woman from Fargo.
The State Patrol described her injuries as serious and life-threatening.
She was not wearing a seat belt, according to the release.
Her name and updated medical condition were not released.
The report did not identify a specific hospital treating her.
Officials said everyone involved was taken to hospitals in Fargo.
Four Others Suffered Minor Injuries
The driver was identified only as a 37-year-old Fargo man.
He was wearing a seat belt and sustained minor injuries, according to investigators.
A 21-year-old Fargo woman was also injured in the crash.
Her seat belt use remained under investigation when the release was issued.
Two other passengers were a 19-year-old woman and a 26-year-old man, both from Fargo.
Both suffered minor injuries, and neither was wearing a seat belt.
The State Patrol reported minor injuries for the driver and three passengers.
The agency did not release the occupants’ names or their relationships to one another.
Several Agencies Responded South of Fargo
The North Dakota State Patrol and Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.
The Fargo Fire Department and Sanford Ambulance also assisted during the emergency response.
The release did not describe the specific duties of each responding agency.
It also did not state whether 36th Street was closed or traffic was delayed.
The public information did not include an estimate of the vehicle damage.
Cause and Possible Charges Under Investigation
The North Dakota State Patrol continues to investigate the crash.
The release described possible charges as under investigation, without identifying any charges filed.
It did not say whether alcohol, speed, or distracted driving played a role.
Seat belt information alone does not establish what caused the collision.
Further findings could clarify how the SUV left its intended path.
Readers can consult the North Dakota State Patrol’s 2026 news release archive for official updates.
The State Patrol website also provides agency and public safety information.
This report is based on the State Patrol’s October 25 news release.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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