Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 66-year-old man from Hatton is dead following a fatal crash Wednesday morning north of Hatton, North Dakota. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the accident occurred at 9:30 AM at the intersection of Highway 18 and 4th Avenue NE, about five miles east of Northwood.
Authorities report that the Buick sedan, driven by the Hatton man, was traveling northbound when it was struck on the side by a Chevy Silverado pickup driven by a 16-year-old male, who was attempting to cross the highway. The teen suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported by ambulance to Altru Hospital.
Sadly, the driver of the Buick was pronounced dead at the scene.
TRF News will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
Did you know?
This fatal crash marks another tragic incident on rural Grand Forks County roads—one of several reported already in 2025.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.