Ward County Serious Injury Crash
What: Injury
Where: Highway 2 Mile Marker 148, East Edge of Minot
When: June 21, 2024, 8:00 PM CT
Road Conditions: Good, Dry
Weather Conditions: Cloudy
Crash Involvement: Vehicle vs. Semi
Type of Crash: Rear-End
Agencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol, Ward County Sheriff’s Office, Minot Community Ambulance, Minot Fire Department, Minot Rural Fire Department
Vehicle No. 1: 2019 Chevrolet Cruze
Driver No. 1: 48-Year-Old Male, Minot, ND. Serious Injuries
Restraints: Seatbelt not in use
Charges: Under investigation
Vehicle No. 2: 2019 Kenworth Semi
Driver No. 2: Iurie Midari, 47-Year-Old Male, Skokie, IL. Not Injured
Restraints: Seatbelt used
Charges: Under investigation
Narrative
On June 21, 2024, at approximately 8:00 PM, a 2019 Kenworth Semi driven by Iurie Midari was traveling east on Highway 2 near mile marker 148. A 2019 Chevrolet Cruze, also traveling east, struck the rear end of the semi’s trailer. The driver of the Chevrolet Cruze, a 48-year-old male from Minot, ND, was not wearing a seatbelt and sustained serious injuries. He was transported to Trinity Hospital in Minot for treatment. The driver of the Kenworth Semi, Iurie Midari, was not injured. The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.