Gardner, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks woman has been arrested on charges of driving under the influence (DUI) and reckless endangerment following a two-vehicle collision on Interstate 29 near Gardner, North Dakota.
According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the incident occurred late Saturday afternoon when 33-year-old Elizabeth Denault of Grand Forks was driving northbound in a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. Denault’s vehicle collided with the rear of a Nissan Rogue driven by 76-year-old Wilma Smith, also of Grand Forks. Both vehicles came to rest on the east side of the interstate. Smith sustained minor injuries and was transported to Altru Hospital in Grand Forks for treatment.
Denault was arrested at the scene on suspicion of DUI. Authorities have indicated that additional charges for reckless endangerment with extreme indifference are pending as the investigation continues.
The North Dakota Highway Patrol has corrected its initial report on the crash to reflect these updated details. The investigation remains ongoing.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.