Hebron I-94 Crash: John Haas, 91, Dies Days Later
HEBRON, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A 91-year-old Richardton man has died following a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 94 near Hebron.
Authorities identified the driver as John Haas, 91, of Richardton, North Dakota.
The crash happened Monday, October 19, 2026, after Haas experienced a medical emergency while driving.
He died Thursday, October 22, from injuries suffered in the crash.
Medical Emergency Leads to Interstate 94 Crash
According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 10:28 a.m. Monday.
The location was Interstate 94 near mile marker 99.5, approximately two miles south of Hebron.
Haas was driving a 2026 Toyota 4Runner eastbound when he began experiencing medical distress.
Investigators say the vehicle left the roadway and entered a ditch.
The SUV continued through a nearby field before striking a ravine.
No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
Driver Transported to Bismarck Hospital
Emergency responders were dispatched to the crash scene in Morton County.
Haas suffered injuries in the collision and required medical treatment.
Emergency personnel transported him to Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck.
Despite receiving medical care, Haas died from his injuries three days later.
The North Dakota Highway Patrol confirmed his death in an October 23 news release.
Officials have not released details about the medical condition Haas experienced before leaving the roadway.
Road and Weather Conditions Were Dry
The Highway Patrol reported that road conditions were dry when the crash happened.
Weather conditions were also described as dry.
Authorities confirmed that Haas was wearing his seat belt at the time of the collision.
The crash involved only his Toyota 4Runner and was classified as a fixed-object collision.
The report did not identify any additional factors contributing to the crash.
Several Emergency Agencies Respond
Multiple agencies assisted with the emergency response near Hebron.
Those agencies included the North Dakota Highway Patrol and Morton County Sheriff’s Office.
Hebron Ambulance Service and the Hebron Rural Fire Department also responded.
Emergency crews provided assistance following the crash and helped coordinate the response.
The Highway Patrol continues investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.
North Dakota Highway Patrol Investigation Continues
Authorities released the official crash information Friday, October 23.
The report confirms Haas experienced medical distress before his vehicle traveled off Interstate 94.
However, the nature of the medical emergency has not been publicly disclosed.
Officials have not announced when the investigation will be completed.
Readers can review the official October 23 Highway Patrol crash release.
Additional state patrol announcements are available through the North Dakota Highway Patrol media releases.
The fatal crash was also reported by KFYR-TV in Bismarck.
The death of John Haas remains part of the ongoing North Dakota Highway Patrol investigation.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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