STUTSMAN COUNTY, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — Trevor Doering, 35, of Fargo, died in a UTV rollover on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
The crash happened at Pelican Point Recreation Area near Jamestown, according to reports citing the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies found Doering partly outside the driver’s side window when they arrived.
The utility terrain vehicle was resting partly on top of him, authorities said.
Doering was pronounced dead at the scene.
Passenger Escapes and Calls for Help
The passenger, Matthew High, 39, of Babbitt, Minnesota, escaped from the UTV.
High was able to call for emergency assistance after getting out of the overturned vehicle.
Available reports did not say whether High suffered any injuries.
Authorities have not released a detailed account of the UTV’s movements before it overturned.
The reports also did not identify a specific time when the crash occurred.
Seat Belts and Alcohol Mentioned
Deputies said neither occupant was wearing a seat belt when the rollover happened.
Investigators also said alcohol may have been a factor in the crash.
That statement describes a possibility, not a confirmed cause of the rollover.
The available reports do not include any alcohol test results or findings about impairment.
They also do not explain whether speed, terrain, or another condition contributed to the crash.
Emergency Crews Respond
The Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene, along with the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
Jamestown Ambulance and the Jamestown Rural Fire Department also assisted.
The agencies responded following the reported rollover and fatality.
Pelican Point is a recreation area beside Jamestown Reservoir, north of Jamestown.
The Stutsman County Park Board describes the area as a destination for camping, boating, and fishing.
It lies along the reservoir’s western shore and is accessible from U.S. Highways 52 and 281.
Safety and Additional Information
A UTV, often called a side-by-side, is designed for travel over varied outdoor terrain.
North Dakota transportation officials encourage vehicle occupants to use available seat belts on every trip.
The agency also urges drivers to avoid alcohol before operating a vehicle.
Readers can find general safety information through the North Dakota Department of Transportation.
Those general recommendations do not determine what caused this specific crash.
Details about the vehicle, crash sequence, and any further official findings were not available in the reviewed accounts.
Local news reports published October 29 identified Doering as the driver who died.
Readers can review the original local news coverage for additional information.
TRF News will provide updates if authorities release further verified information.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.
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