McKENZIE COUNTY FATAL CRASH | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEWS RELEASE | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | October 28, 2026

McKENZIE COUNTY FATAL CRASH

What: Fatal crash

Where: Highway 58, mile marker 8.5, nine miles southwest of Trenton

When: Wednesday, October 28, 6:42 a.m. Central Time

Road Conditions: Icy

Weather Conditions: Clear

Crash Involvement: CMV/pickup

Type of Crash: T-bone

Agencies Involved: North Dakota State Patrol, McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office, Williams County Sheriff’s Office, Fairview Fire Department, Sidney Ambulance, Williston Rural Fire Department, Trenton First Responders, Williston Ambulance

Vehicle No. 1: 2002 Ford F150
Driver No. 1: Male, 58, Glendive, MT, fatal injuries
Restraints: Unknown

Vehicle No. 2: 2026 Western Star CMV
Driver No. 2: Male, 45, Culbertson, MT, injured
Restraints: Seatbelt not in use

NARRATIVE: On Wednesday, October 28 at approximately 6:42 a.m., a 2002 Ford F-150 was northbound on Highway 58 between mile marker 8 and 9. The F-150 began crossing the MonDak Bridge, which at the time was icy and frost-covered. The F-150 lost control and crossed into the southbound lane. A 2026 Western Star CMV was southbound and struck the pickup in T-bone collision. The driver of the F-150 died at the scene. The driver of the CMV sustained minor injuries. Highway 58 was closed at approximately 6:42 AM CT and will remain closed until the scene is cleared.

The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota State Patrol.