Kensal Motorcycle Crash Leaves Rider Critical

FOSTER COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — A Carrington man suffered life-threatening injuries Friday evening in a motorcycle crash west of Kensal.

The single-vehicle crash happened around 7:19 p.m. on July 17, 2026.

It occurred on Highway 9 near mile marker 13, according to the North Dakota State Patrol.

Motorcycle Left Highway 9

Three motorcycles were traveling east on Highway 9 before the crash.

A 1994 Harley-Davidson left the road and entered the south ditch.

The motorcycle then struck a driveway approach and rolled.

The 31-year-old rider was thrown from the motorcycle during the crash.

Authorities said the man suffered injuries considered life-threatening.

Carrington Ambulance Service transported him to a hospital in Carrington.

He was later flown to Sanford Medical Center Fargo for further treatment.

The patrol reported that the rider was not wearing a helmet.

Investigators also said he did not have a motorcycle endorsement.

North Dakota provides information about motorcycle permits and endorsements through the Department of Transportation.

The road was dry when the crash happened.

Weather conditions were clear, according to the release.

No other motorcycles were reported damaged during the incident.

No other injuries were listed in the initial report.

The North Dakota State Patrol is leading the investigation.

The Foster County Sheriff’s Department and Carrington Ambulance Service also responded.

Any possible charges remain under investigation.

The rider’s name was not released in the initial report.

Official crash information may be available through the North Dakota State Patrol crash report system.

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.

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