Tag: Driver

Grygla Area Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Rollover in Pennington County

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A man from the Grygla area sustained injuries in a single-vehicle rollover accident in Pennington County last week.Authorities report that Michael Jelen was driving a westbound 2009 Dodge Pickup on Center Street East when a deer crossed the road. While attempting to brake, the vehicle slid on ice, entered the south ditch,… Continue reading Grygla Area Man Injured in Single-Vehicle Rollover in Pennington County

Unidentified Driver Damages Property in Thief River Falls

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On November 28 at 8:13 p.m., police received a traffic complaint regarding a pickup truck near the intersection of St. Paul Avenue South and Michael Street. An unknown motorist was driving a red pickup truck, revving the engine and driving through people’s yards. The motorist hit a light pole and… Continue reading Unidentified Driver Damages Property in Thief River Falls

Driver Issued Citation Following Collision with Cyclist in Grand Forks

Driver Cited After Woman On Bicycle Struck In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A driver was cited after a female bicyclist was struck in Grand Forks Thursday afternoon.

Fargo Pedestrian Struck, Police Seeking Driver Suspect

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A female pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a car on the south end of Fargo Monday morning. Police are asking for your help in finding the suspect driver who fled the scene.

Driver Cited for Failure to Yield in Thief River Falls Collision

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On December 10th, at approximately 2:00 PM, a two-vehicle collision occurred in Thief River Falls. The incident involved a 2018 Ford Explorer, driven by Theresa Beyer, traveling northbound on Highway 32. Beyer executed a left turn on a yellow arrow at the intersection with Greenwood Street, crossing into the path… Continue reading Driver Cited for Failure to Yield in Thief River Falls Collision

Driver Faces DUI Charges After Colliding with and Injuring Amish Buggy Operator

Driver Charged With DUI, After Striking And Injuring Driver Of Amish Buggy LENGBY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) As of 5 a.m. Sunday morning, the Mahnomen County dispatcher says the driver of a vehicle that struck an Amish buggy, injuring its driver has been charged with DUI. Names have not been released yet.

Driver Arrested for DUI and Drug Offenses on December 10, 2024

Jennifer Louise Nelson

Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Jennifer Louise Nelson, born September 19, 1978, was arrested on December 10, 2024, for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of Schedule II drugs. The offense is classified under statute 169A.20.1(7) and includes charges for driving under the influence of any amount of non-marijuana drugs. I’m Chris Harper reporting for trfnews.i234.me

UPDATE: Blackduck, MN Crash Scene Sees Driver Arrested on Wednesday

BLACKDUCK, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an uddate regarding a crash near Blackduck, Minnesota on Wednesday. The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office now says one of the drivers was arrested for Driving while Impaired.

Beltrami County Crash: Driver Ejected After Vehicle Rolls Over

Beltrami County Crash: Driver Ejected After Vehicle Rolls Over

Beltrami County, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities in Beltrami County report that a 21-year-old man, Austin Lauderbaugh, sustained critical injuries in a vehicle crash on Saturday, November 30. The incident occurred around 3:50 p.m. near 23rd Street Southeast and Tyler Avenue Southeast. According to deputies, the Ford Taurus driven by Lauderbaugh struck a power line and… Continue reading Beltrami County Crash: Driver Ejected After Vehicle Rolls Over

Reckless Driver Arrested After Assaulting Officers on Interstate 94

Angelo White

MEDINA, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – On November 23, at approximately 1:30 p.m., a North Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper responded to a report of a vehicle driving recklessly on Interstate 94. The driver, 37-year-old Angelo White, was stopped and found to be under the influence of alcohol. During the arrest, White physically assaulted the State Trooper, resulting… Continue reading Reckless Driver Arrested After Assaulting Officers on Interstate 94

Teen Driver Killed in Todd County Crash on Icy Roads

Teen Driver Killed in Todd County Crash on Icy Roads

LITTLE SAUK TWP, MINN. (trfnews.i234.me) – A fatal crash occurred on Sunday, December 1, at approximately 9:49 p.m. in Todd County, Minnesota. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a car traveling north on HWY 71 left the roadway and collided with a tree. The driver, a 16-year-old male from Browerville, MN, was pronounced dead at… Continue reading Teen Driver Killed in Todd County Crash on Icy Roads

UPDATE: Driver Inflicts Neck Injuries on Himself

UPDATE: Driver Cut His Own Neck HALSTAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update to a story we brought you earlier today about a large police and medical response to a driver on Highway 75 north of Halstad, Minnesota. The Sheriff’s Department now says the driver from West Fargo cut his own neck.

Driver Arrested for DWI After Allegedly Speeding at 94 MPH in Pennington County

Zachary Roth Dreher

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Nov. 16, a sheriff’s deputy allegedly clocked a vehicle traveling 94 mph on Center Street East near the intersection with 310th Avenue Northeast. Zachary Roth Dreher, 39, of Red Lake, has been charged with third-degree DWI (0.16 BAC or greater), no proof of insurance, and speeding (90/60). He was… Continue reading Driver Arrested for DWI After Allegedly Speeding at 94 MPH in Pennington County

🚨 Driver Arrested for DWI After Hitting Pillar at Cenex on Eighth Street

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Nov. 3 at 1:15 a.m., police allegedly observed a vehicle that appeared to have hit a pillar at Cenex on Eighth Street. The vehicle had sustained damage, and the motorist was still inside. Adonis Castillo Siles, 25, of Thief River Falls, has been cited for fourth-degree DWI, uninsured… Continue reading 🚨 Driver Arrested for DWI After Hitting Pillar at Cenex on Eighth Street

Driver Airlifted After Rolling Vehicle in Glyndon, MN

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A driver was involved in a roll-over incident on Monday night. First responders were dispatched to the intersection of 70th St and 90th Ave N near Glyndon, MN after receiving a report of an injured individual. Upon arrival, crews found that the driver had sustained head injuries. Due to the severity… Continue reading Driver Airlifted After Rolling Vehicle in Glyndon, MN

Teen Driver Injured in Semi Collision on Highway 9

A collision occurred over the weekend involving a teen driver and a semi-truck on Highway 9 in Reis Township, Polk County, Minnesota. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the incident involved a southbound 2006 Toyota driven by a 16-year-old male who collided with a northbound 2012 Mack Semi. The driver of the Toyota was taken… Continue reading Teen Driver Injured in Semi Collision on Highway 9

Thief River Falls Bus Driver Found Innocent

Thief River Falls Bus Driver Cleared Of Any Wrong Doing THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Thief River Falls, Minnesota bus driver has been cleared of any wrong doing, after a student claimed assault.

Fatal Crash in Barnes County: SUV Driver Dies After Losing Control on County Road 22

Fatal Crash in Barnes County: SUV Driver Dies After Losing Control on County Road 22

SANBORN, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A 30-year-old man from Sanborn died in a car accident on February 10, 2024. According to reports, he was driving his SUV westbound on County Road 22, three miles west of Sanborn. The vehicle veered onto the north shoulder and then crossed back over the highway before entering the south ditch… Continue reading Fatal Crash in Barnes County: SUV Driver Dies After Losing Control on County Road 22

Collision Chaos: Two-Vehicle Wreck Leaves One Injured, Other Party Flees

Saint Hilaire, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A collision occurred Friday southwest of Saint Hilaire involving two vehicles. According to reports from Sheriff’s Officials, a Ford truck traveling westbound on Center Street was struck by another vehicle attempting to pass it near 140th Avenue Southwest. The incident happened just after 2 pm. Details surrounding the accident indicate… Continue reading Collision Chaos: Two-Vehicle Wreck Leaves One Injured, Other Party Flees

Semi Crashes into BNSF Train in North Dakota’s Cass County, Driver Injured

A collision occurred on Saturday between a semi-truck hauling gravel and an eastbound Burlington Northern Santa Fe train in Cass County, North Dakota. According to reports from the North Dakota Highway Patrol, Jose Garza (36) of Penitas, Texas was driving the Kenworth semi when it failed to stop for automatic crossing arms. As a result,… Continue reading Semi Crashes into BNSF Train in North Dakota’s Cass County, Driver Injured

14-Year Prison Sentence for Driver Who Killed Woman in High-Speed Crash

Quintin Leon Hudson

MINNEAPOLIS (trfnews.i234.me) – A man was involved in a fatal car accident while attempting to flee from law enforcement. The incident occurred on July 9, 2024, in Robbinsdale. The driver, identified as 21-year-old Quintin Leon Hudson, crashed into another vehicle at nearly 100 mph. As a result of the collision, Emily Gerding was killed and… Continue reading 14-Year Prison Sentence for Driver Who Killed Woman in High-Speed Crash

Crash on I-29: Driver Arrested for DUI-Drug Charges

Jordan Wichman

FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A vehicle traveling south on I-29 cut across all southbound lanes and entered the west ditch. The driver continued driving through a business boulevard, side-swiped a tree, entered a parking lot, and then an adjacent field. The field was under construction at the time of the incident. A large dirt hill in… Continue reading Crash on I-29: Driver Arrested for DUI-Drug Charges

New Development: Fargo Driver Faces DUI Charges Following Collision With Building

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo man is facing a DUI charge after crashing into an apartment building late Sunday afternoon.

Thief River Falls: Driver Cited After Collision with Juvenile on Bike

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A serious incident occurred in Thief River Falls over the weekend when a vehicle struck a juvenile who was riding their bike. According to police reports, James Mattison was driving his red Kia and had entered an intersection where he turned left onto Highway 59 from the 1500 block… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Driver Cited After Collision with Juvenile on Bike

Daredevil Driver Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for High-Speed Chase

Benjamin Mikkel Pawlowski

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Benjamin Mikkel Pawlowski, a 30-year-old man from Grand Forks, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Monday, October 14. The harsh sentence comes after he pleaded guilty to six Class C felonies and two Class B misdemeanors related to a high-speed chase that involved fleeing from law enforcement. According… Continue reading Daredevil Driver Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for High-Speed Chase

Amish Buggy Driver Seriously Injured in Collision with Minivan Near New York Mills

NEW YORK MILLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A serious accident occurred on Monday evening when a horse-drawn Amish buggy was struck by a minivan near New York Mills, Minnesota. According to reports from the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, 40-year-old Mabel Stauffer of New York Mills suffered severe injuries in the collision. The incident happened at… Continue reading Amish Buggy Driver Seriously Injured in Collision with Minivan Near New York Mills

Elderly Driver Rear-Ends Amish Buggy, Causing Severe Injuries to Buggy Driver in Otter Tail County Crash

NEW YORK MILLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) An Amish buggy driver suffered severe injuries, after she was rear ended by an elderly driver Monday evening.

CRASH ON I-29: Pickup Driver Seriously Injured in Rear-End Collision with Semi-Truck; Investigation Underway

RICHLAND COUNTY, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) — A serious crash occurred Sunday night on Interstate 29 (I-29) in Richland County, North Dakota. The incident happened around 10:30 p.m. when a pickup truck driven by an 18-year-old man from Dickinson rear-ended a semi-truck traveling at road speed. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the pickup driver failed… Continue reading CRASH ON I-29: Pickup Driver Seriously Injured in Rear-End Collision with Semi-Truck; Investigation Underway

Report of Unconscious Driver Results in Drug Trafficking Charge

Report Of Passed Out Behind Wheel Leads To Drug Trafficking Charge FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Fargo man is facing a drug trafficking charge, after he was reported being passed out behind the wheel.

Interim Resolution for Grand Forks School Bus Driver Shortage * Updated Schedule Available on Our Facebook Page

Temporary Solution To Grand Forks School Bus Driver Shortage * New Schedule Posted On Our Facebook GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Grand Forks Schools and the City came to an agreement late Wednesday morning on how to solve the school bus driver shortage problem.

Grand Forks City Bus Driver Placed on Paid Leave Following Coronavirus Rant

Grand Forks City Bus Driver Put On Paid Leave, After Coronavirus Rant GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks City bus driver has been put on paid leave, after going on a rant about the danger passengers were putting him in because of Coronavirus. * Facebook Video: Shawna Louise

BREAKING NEWS: Truck Driver Charged in 2021 Fatal Crash and Multiple Injuries by GF

BREAKING NEWS: Criminal Charges Filed Against Truck Driver In 2021 Fatal, Multi-Injury Crash By GF GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Criminal charges have now been filed against a truck driver that crashed into a string of vehicle by the Grand Forks Airport in July of 2021. The crash killed 1 person and injured several others.

Update: Intoxicated Driver Involved in Head-On Collision Near Devils Lake, ND

UPDATE: Drunk Driver, Head On Crash Near Devils Lake, ND DEVILS LAKE, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Three people injured, 2 of them seriously in an early Sunday morning, drunk driver crash south of Devils Lake, North Dakota.

West Fargo Shooting Update: Child Injured, Two Suspects Arrested, Driver Still Sought

WEST FARGO SHOOTING UPDATE: Child Shot In Head, 2 Suspects in Custody, Search For Driver WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The West Fargo Police Chief gave an update on a Monday night shooting in that town. An innocent person was shot in the head and 2 suspects are in custody as police search for the driver… Continue reading West Fargo Shooting Update: Child Injured, Two Suspects Arrested, Driver Still Sought

OOPS! Driver Accidentally Turns Into Wet Concrete in Grand Forks

WHOOPS! Driver Takes A Turn Into Wet Concrete In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A driver made a wrong turn in Grand Forks Tuesday morning and found themselves stuck in wet concrete.

UPDATE: Driver miraculously survives bizarre crash in Marshall County, Minnesota.

WARREN, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A woman survived an unusual, lucky to be alive crash near Warren, Minnesota on this Saturday afternoon. The Patrol has now identified the driver.

Update: Identity of Driver in Fatal Bemidji Motorcycle Crash Released

UPDATE: Driver In Fatal, Bemidji Motorcycle Crash Identified BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Bemidji Police have identified a man killed in a motorcycle-vehicle crash in Bemidji Friday night.

Seventeen-Year-Old Killed in Jamestown Crash, Driver Arrested for DUI

Seventeen Year Old Dies In Crash By Jamestown, Driver Arrested For DUI JAMESTOWN, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A 17-year old from Belcourt was killed in an early morning crash near Jamestown. The driver was arrested for DUI.

Drunk Driver with Four DWIs Faces Conditional Release After Fatal Crash at Park Tavern

Drunk Driver with Four DWIs Faces Conditional Release After Fatal Crash at Park Tavern

SAINT LOUIS PARK, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – Steven Bailey, whose blood alcohol level was four times the legal limit, will soon be released from jail on a conditional basis following a tragic crash at Park Tavern last month that left two people dead and nine others injured. The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office confirmed that Bailey had… Continue reading Drunk Driver with Four DWIs Faces Conditional Release After Fatal Crash at Park Tavern

Tragic Off-Road Vehicle Accident: Young Female Driver Killed, Passenger Critically Injured

Fatal Off-Road Vehicle Crash, Young Female Driver Dies, Female Passenger Seriously Injured DUNSEITH, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The female driver of a side by side was killed and her passenger was seriously injured in a crash by Dunseith, North Dakota Saturday evening.

UPDATE: Pursued Vehicle’s Driver Dies, Passenger Injured

UPDATE: Driver Of Vehicle Being Pursued Dies, Passenger Injured HILLSBORO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The driver of a vehicle being pursued on Interstate-29 crashed south of Hillsboro killing the driver and injuring the passenger,

Semi Fire on I-94 Near Fergus Falls Causes Major Traffic Delays, Driver Injured in Tire Blowout

Semi Fire on I-94 Near Fergus Falls Causes Major Traffic Delays, Driver Injured in Tire Blowout

FERGUS FALLS, Minn.(trfnews.i234.me)  – The Minnesota State Patrol responded to a semi-truck fire on eastbound I-94 near Fergus Falls late Tuesday morning. The semi, carrying hay bales, caught fire, prompting a swift response from emergency services. The driver, 64-year-old Gerald Bergen of Carrot River, Saskatchewan, was outside attending to the load when a trailer tire… Continue reading Semi Fire on I-94 Near Fergus Falls Causes Major Traffic Delays, Driver Injured in Tire Blowout

URGENT UPDATE: Manhunt Underway for Aspiring Race Driver in Grand Forks

BREAKING NEWS: Search For Wannabe Race Driver In Grand Forks GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Grand Forks Police are searching for a wannabe race driver on this Saturday night. He drove through a fence and started doing laps on the stock car track.

Elderly Driver Injures 4 Pedestrians in Hackensack, Minnesota on Saturday

HACKENSACK, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding an elderly driver, who hit 4 pedestrians in a tent at a wood carving festival in Hackensack, Minnesota on Saturday.

Driver of Vehicle Was Subject to a Protection Order

Driver Of Vehicle Had Protection Order Against Him BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Justin Johnson of Redby is facing a felony charge of Violation of a Protection Order, while riding in a vehicle driven by the woman who filed the order against him.

Canadian Truck Driver Arrested in Carrington, ND after $5 Million Worth of Cocaine Seized

$5-Million Cocaine Seized From Canadian Truck Driver In Carrington, ND CARRINGTON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) An estimated $5-million dollars, 290 pounds of cocaine was seized from a Canadian truck driver in Carrington, North Dakota. Navir Surii has now been charged.

Fatality in Williston: Peterbilt Truck Rollover Claims Life of Driver

On September 25, 2024, at 10:00 AM CT, a tragic single-vehicle crash occurred near the intersection of 130th Rd NW and 48th St NW, approximately 3 miles SE of Williston. Here are the details: Location: Near intersection of 130th Rd NW and 48th St NW, Williston, ND [6]. Date and Time: September 25, 2024, 10:00… Continue reading Fatality in Williston: Peterbilt Truck Rollover Claims Life of Driver

UPDATE: Driver Identified as 42-Year-Old Travis Forsberg of TRF, Seriously Injured in GF Train-Truck Collision

UPDATE: Driver Identified: (42) Travis Forsberg, TRF's, Seriously Injured In Gf Train-Truck Crash GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Travis Forsberg, 42 of Thief River Falls has been identified as driver seriously injured after his truck was hit by a BNSF train in Grand Forks Tuesday morning.

Incident Report: Driver Attempts to Run Over Pedestrians in Bemidji

Report Of Driver Trying To Run Over People In Bemidji BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We had a report of a driver trying to run over people in Bemidji, Minnesota late Monday afernoon.

Charges Filed After Driver Allegedly Threatened Suicide Before Crash That Killed 2 Boys In EGF

Charges Filed, Allegedly Threatened Suicide Just Before Crash Killed 2 Boys In EGF EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Charges have now been filed against a driver in a 2-vehicle head-on crash that killed 2 boys in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. An arrest warrant has been issued for Valentin Mendoza IV.

UPDATE: Driver Identified in Fatal Tanker Truck Fire

UPDATE: Tanker Truck Fire Fatal, Driver Identified ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A tanker truck crash and fire northwest of Duluth, Minnesota Saturday afternoon was fatail. The driver has been identified as: 31-year old Xavier Ryan Henson, Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

Fatal Truck Rollover Near Williston Claims Life of Local Driver

A fatal single-vehicle crash claimed the life of a 29-year-old Williston man on the morning of September 25, 2024. The accident occurred near the intersection of 130th Rd NW and 48th St NW, about 3 miles southeast of Williston. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP), the driver of a 2007 Peterbilt truck lost… Continue reading Fatal Truck Rollover Near Williston Claims Life of Local Driver

Caution: Disturbing Content – Update on Wisconsin Driver Incident Resulting in Multiple Casualties and Injuries

WARNING! GRAPHIC VIDEO: Update On Driver Killing & Injuring Dozens In Wisconsin WAUKESHA, WI (trfnews.i234.me) The latest on an investigation into a driver that killed and injured dozens of people at a holiday parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin on Sunday. * WARNING! Contains graphic video.

SUV Crash Near Tolna Leaves Driver Critically Injured

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – A serious crash near Tolna, North Dakota, left one driver critically injured on Friday afternoon. Around 4:20 p.m., an SUV heading north on 100th Avenue NE veered across the centerline and into oncoming traffic, eventually vaulting off a driveway and crashing into a ditch. The driver, 66-year-old Johnny Anderson of… Continue reading SUV Crash Near Tolna Leaves Driver Critically Injured

Rear-End Collision at Railroad Tracks: Thief River Falls Driver Cited for Failure to Stop

On September 4 at 5:03 p.m., police responded to a rear-end collision at the railroad tracks near the intersection of Sixth Street and Kinney Avenue. Jamal Lewis, driving a 2005 Saturn, rear-ended a 2022 Dodge Ram 1500 operated by Andrew Tabor, who was stopped at the stop sign. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Lewis has… Continue reading Rear-End Collision at Railroad Tracks: Thief River Falls Driver Cited for Failure to Stop

Results from Friday afternoon saturation event reveal level of driver distraction in Fargo

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The North Dakota Highway Patrol held a distracted driving saturation event in Fargo on Friday afternoon. We have the results.

18-Year-Old Severely Injured in Train-SUV Collision Near Buxton, ND

An 18-year-old man was seriously injured in a collision involving his SUV and a BNSF train on Thursday morning, north of Buxton, North Dakota. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the driver was traveling east when his vehicle struck the second engine of the train and was dragged approximately 50 feet. The driver was… Continue reading 18-Year-Old Severely Injured in Train-SUV Collision Near Buxton, ND

Badger Driver Collides with Parked Buick in Walmart Parking Lot: No Injuries Reported

On August 30 at 12:12 p.m., police responded to a minor accident in the Walmart parking lot. Bethany Sandwick from Badger was maneuvering her 2022 Chevy Suburban into a parking spot when she accidentally struck a parked 2008 Buick Enclave owned by Carolyn Holecek of Thief River Falls. No injuries were reported from the collision.

Thief River Falls Driver Collides with Parked Vehicle in Minor Intersection Accident

On August 30 at 9:31 a.m., police responded to a traffic accident at the intersection of Horace Avenue and Seventh Street. Amber Suronen of Thief River Falls was backing her 2016 Chevy Traverse north from Horace Avenue onto Seventh Street when she collided with a parked 2015 Ford Edge owned by Kristen Bjerklie, also of… Continue reading Thief River Falls Driver Collides with Parked Vehicle in Minor Intersection Accident

Serious Motorcycle Accident in Fargo on Tuesday: Trent Hickey in Critical Condition, Pickup Driver Justin Skramstad Involved

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A life threatening, head-on crash between a motorcycle and pickup in Fargo, North Dakota just before 10 pm Tuesday. The Patrol now says motorcycle driver, (41) Trent Hickey of Fargo suffered life threatening injuries. No helmet. Charged with DUI. The driver of the pickup was (41) Justin Skramstad of West Fargo. He… Continue reading Serious Motorcycle Accident in Fargo on Tuesday: Trent Hickey in Critical Condition, Pickup Driver Justin Skramstad Involved

16-Year-Old Killed, Five Injured After Driver Plows Into Minneapolis Crowd Following Altercation

MINNEAPOLIS — A 16-year-old girl tragically lost her life and five others were injured after a driver plowed into a crowd in downtown Minneapolis just after midnight on Saturday, September 14, 2024. The Minneapolis Police Department has arrested a 22-year-old woman, suspected of deliberately driving into the group before fleeing the scene. She is currently… Continue reading 16-Year-Old Killed, Five Injured After Driver Plows Into Minneapolis Crowd Following Altercation

Wrong-Way DUI Driver Causes Three-Vehicle Crash on I-94 in Barnes County

A three-vehicle property crash occurred on the night of September 14, 2024, on Interstate 94 near mile marker 283, just southeast of Sanborn, ND. The crash, caused by a wrong-way driver, resulted in no injuries but led to significant vehicle damage and a DUI arrest. At approximately 8:39 PM, 39-year-old Skyler Holub of Jamestown, ND,… Continue reading Wrong-Way DUI Driver Causes Three-Vehicle Crash on I-94 in Barnes County

Thief River Falls Driver Cited After Rear-Ending Pickup at Railroad Crossing

A Thief River Falls man has been cited after a two-vehicle accident at a railroad crossing on Wednesday. Jamal Lewis was cited after his vehicle rear-ended a pickup truck that had stopped at the crossing on 6th Street & Kinney Avenue. According to police, Lewis was cited for “Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign… Continue reading Thief River Falls Driver Cited After Rear-Ending Pickup at Railroad Crossing

Driver Cited After Collision in Walmart Parking Lot: No Injuries Reported

On August 6 at 9:42 p.m., a minor collision occurred in the Walmart parking lot in Thief River Falls. Neil Howard of Mahnomen was reversing his 1998 Ford Windstar out of a parking space when he accidentally struck a 2011 Buick Lucerne owned by Marilyn Grafstrom of Roseau. There were no injuries reported in the… Continue reading Driver Cited After Collision in Walmart Parking Lot: No Injuries Reported

Fatal Renville County Motorcycle Crash: Minot Woman Killed, Driver Hospitalized

A devastating motorcycle crash on Renville County Road 26 claimed the life of a 52-year-old Minot woman on Saturday, September 7, 2024. The fatal incident occurred around 3:34 PM CST, approximately two miles east of Grano, North Dakota, when a 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by 66-year-old William Foondle of Minot, failed to negotiate a… Continue reading Fatal Renville County Motorcycle Crash: Minot Woman Killed, Driver Hospitalized

🚨 Serious Crash in Greenbush, Minnesota: Driver Unconscious and Airlifted

🚨 Serious Crash in Greenbush, Minnesota: Driver Unconscious and Airlifted

GREENBUSH, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A serious crash occurred on the west side of Greenbush, Minnesota, early Wednesday morning at approximately 7:45 a.m. The incident involved a pickup truck rollover on Highway 11, near the Greenbush Nursing Home. Initial reports from emergency radio traffic indicated that the driver was unconscious and trapped inside the vehicle. Emergency… Continue reading 🚨 Serious Crash in Greenbush, Minnesota: Driver Unconscious and Airlifted

Driver Crashes into Light Pole Near Walmart in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Breaking news out of Grand Forks this Wednesday afternoon: A vehicle collided with a light pole on South Columbia Road, near the Walmart parking lot, around 3:10 p.m. The impact was significant, moving the reinforced pole from its base. While the extent of injuries remains unclear, eyewitnesses reported that the… Continue reading Driver Crashes into Light Pole Near Walmart in Grand Forks

Mechanical Mishap: Driver Crashes into Traffic Pole Near Grand Forks Walmart

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – First responders rushed to the scene of a Sunday evening crash near the Walmart on Gateway Drive and 55th Street in Grand Forks, North Dakota. According to Sergeant Angstrom, the incident was caused by a mechanical failure when the hand controls for the steering wheel of a disabled driver malfunctioned,… Continue reading Mechanical Mishap: Driver Crashes into Traffic Pole Near Grand Forks Walmart

Tragic Turn: Driver Faces Homicide Charge After Fatal North Dakota Crash

Tragic Turn: Driver Faces Homicide Charge After Fatal North Dakota Crash

RANSOM CO., N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – In a devastating update, charges are being upgraded against 37-year-old Amber Patel of Oakes, North Dakota, following a fatal crash near Lisbon on Tuesday afternoon. Initially charged with criminal vehicular injury, Patel now faces a more severe charge of criminal vehicular homicide. The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports that Patel… Continue reading Tragic Turn: Driver Faces Homicide Charge After Fatal North Dakota Crash

Ride Turns Violent: Man Stabbed by Driver Near Moorhead

Ride Turns Violent: Man Stabbed by Driver Near Moorhead

MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Sunday afternoon, a man was stabbed in the hand by the driver who was giving him a ride near Moorhead, Minnesota. At 12:45 p.m., deputies responded to a call on Highway 75 and 57th Avenue North after the 20-year-old victim from Fargo was seen running westbound, trying to flag down… Continue reading Ride Turns Violent: Man Stabbed by Driver Near Moorhead

Dramatic Rollover Accident Leaves Driver Injured in Pennington County

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In the early hours of Wednesday morning, a serious single-vehicle accident in Pennington County resulted in one person being injured. Kaili Schrems of Thief River Falls was taken to Sanford Emergency Room by ambulance after the crash involving a 2010 Honda Fit. According to the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, the… Continue reading Dramatic Rollover Accident Leaves Driver Injured in Pennington County

Serious Rollover Crash in Kittson County Leaves Driver in Critical Condition

Rollover Crash in Kittson County, Minnesota

KITTSON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – We have an update on the severe rollover crash in Kittson County reported last weekend. Sheriff Matt Vig revealed that the accident occurred about a mile and a half east of Northcote on a county road at 10:40 p.m. on Saturday. The driver, Jose Rodriguez of Lancaster, sustained serious injuries… Continue reading Serious Rollover Crash in Kittson County Leaves Driver in Critical Condition

Cooperstown Man Dies Following Motorcycle Crash Near Pekin

Cooperstown, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A tragic motorcycle accident claimed the life of 63-year-old Ricky Howatt from Cooperstown, North Dakota. The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports that Howatt was traveling northbound on Highway 1 on July 20th when he lost control of his 2000 Harley Davidson motorcycle near Pekin. The accident occurred just after 4 PM… Continue reading Cooperstown Man Dies Following Motorcycle Crash Near Pekin

Fatal Accident Near Thief River Falls: Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash

Fatal Accident Near Thief River Falls: Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) –A tragic accident occurred near Thief River Falls, Minnesota, over the weekend. The crash, which happened near the technical college, involved a single vehicle. According to Police Chief Marissa Adam, the driver, the only occupant of the vehicle, was killed in the incident. Initial reports suggest the vehicle may have… Continue reading Fatal Accident Near Thief River Falls: Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash

Wrong Way Driver on I-29 – July 27

Wrong Way Driver on I-29 – July 27

CASS COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – On July 27, 2024, at approximately 9:15 PM, the Traill County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a vehicle traveling the wrong way on Interstate 29. The vehicle, a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, was moving southbound in the northbound lanes. The sheriff’s office pursued the vehicle for about 12 miles… Continue reading Wrong Way Driver on I-29 – July 27

Fergus Falls Man Arrested for Firing Gun During Dispute with Delivery Driver

Jeffrey Defries

Fergus Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fergus Falls resident, Jeffrey Defries, 55, was arrested on Wednesday afternoon after allegedly firing a gun during a confrontation with a delivery driver, according to a news release from the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office. The incident took place in Orwell Township, west of Fergus Falls. Authorities reported that the… Continue reading Fergus Falls Man Arrested for Firing Gun During Dispute with Delivery Driver

Fergus Falls Man Charged After Alleged Shooting at Delivery Driver

Jeffrey Defries

FERGUS FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Jeffrey L. Defries, a 55-year-old resident of rural Fergus Falls, Minnesota, faces felony assault charges after allegedly shooting at a delivery driver on July 24, 2024. According to the probable cause statement, the incident occurred at around 1:50 p.m. on County Highway 15. The delivery driver, an African American male,… Continue reading Fergus Falls Man Charged After Alleged Shooting at Delivery Driver

Elderly Driver Cited After Three-Vehicle Crash in South Fargo Injures Two

Elderly Driver Cited After Three-Vehicle Crash in South Fargo Injures Two

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – An elderly driver has been cited following a three-vehicle crash in South Fargo on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred around 3:40 p.m. at the intersection of South University Drive and 15th Avenue. Fargo police responded to the scene, where two individuals were found to have sustained non-life-threatening injuries. They were transported… Continue reading Elderly Driver Cited After Three-Vehicle Crash in South Fargo Injures Two

Semi Rollover Incident in Fargo: Driver Uninjured

Semi Rollover Incident in Fargo: Driver Uninjured

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – A semi-truck rolled over near Love’s Travel Stop at 32nd Avenue South and I-29 in Fargo on Wednesday evening. According to the driver, who was hauling sand, the load shifted, causing the trailer to tip over. Fortunately, the driver was not injured in the incident. Emergency responders quickly arrived on the… Continue reading Semi Rollover Incident in Fargo: Driver Uninjured

UPDATE: Driver Identification, Truck Accident Near Thompson, North Dakota

THOMPSON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) The Highway Patrol has identified the drivers involved in a 2-truck crash on Interstate-29 by Thompson, North Dakota on Friday afternoon.

Alabama Truck Driver Arrested for DUI Tries to Bribe Officer with $3,000

Demetria Clayton

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – 34-year-old Demetria Clayton of Birmingham, Alabama, Faces Felony Bribery and DUI Charges An Alabama truck driver, Demetria Clayton, is in hot water after being pulled over for a suspected DUI in Grand Forks and allegedly attempting to bribe the arresting officer with $3,000. According to court documents, the incident occurred… Continue reading Alabama Truck Driver Arrested for DUI Tries to Bribe Officer with $3,000

Thief River Falls Man Arrested for DWI After Crashing Into Roundabout Signs

Mark Alan Haugen

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls area man was arrested following reports of a vehicle running over signs at the Barzan roundabout on 3rd Street. Police received multiple 911 calls reporting that a gray vehicle had “run over signs in the roundabout and kept going.” The driver, identified as 51-year-old Mark… Continue reading Thief River Falls Man Arrested for DWI After Crashing Into Roundabout Signs

UPDATE: Driver Charged with Murder After Passenger’s Death

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A driver who crashed into a guard rail last weekend on Interstate-90 southeast of Rochester, Minnesota with a body in her car has now been charged with Murder in Minneapolis.

UPDATE: Driver Found With Deceased Passenger, Cause of Death Determined to be “Multiple Sharp Force Injuries”

OLMSTEAD COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding a bizarre story out of Olmsted County, Minnesota. The driver with a dead passenger has been charged and the deceased female in her car has been identified. Bail has been set at $1-million for Lewis on a felony charge of Interference with Dead Body. No charges… Continue reading UPDATE: Driver Found With Deceased Passenger, Cause of Death Determined to be “Multiple Sharp Force Injuries”

Unusual Update: Driver Found With Deceased Passenger

OLMSTEAD COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have an update regarding a bizarre story out of Olmsted County, Minnesota. The driver with a dead passenger has been charged and the deceased female in her car has been identified.

Motorcycle Crash in Becker County Claims Life of Menahga Man

BECKER CO., Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – The driver of a motorcycle who was killed after crashing into a U.S. Postal Service van in Becker County on Saturday has been identified as 39-year-old Travis Hanks of Menahga, Minnesota. According to the Becker County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred just before 3 p.m. on County Highway 40, approximately… Continue reading Motorcycle Crash in Becker County Claims Life of Menahga Man

Reckless Driver Crashes into Sheriff’s Cruiser: Bemidji Man Pleads Guilty

TRAILL COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Bemidji, Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to an amended charge of reckless driving for crashing into a Traill County Sheriff’s Office cruiser earlier this year. On the evening of January 28, Brody Michael Cota struck the parked police vehicle on Interstate 29, approximately two miles south of Buxton. The… Continue reading Reckless Driver Crashes into Sheriff’s Cruiser: Bemidji Man Pleads Guilty

Four-Vehicle Crash on I-29 Injures Multiple People: Driver Charged with DUI

Incident: Four-Vehicle Injury Crash Location: I-29 MM 35, northbound – 3 miles southeast of Colfax Date and Time: June 8th, 2024, at approximately 10:08 PM Conditions: Dry roads, clear weather, nighttime (not lighted) Type of Crash: Rear-end collision involving four vehicles Agencies Involved: NDHP, Richland County SO, Colfax FD, Breckenridge-Wahpeton Ambulance, Kindred Ambulance Vehicle No.… Continue reading Four-Vehicle Crash on I-29 Injures Multiple People: Driver Charged with DUI

DUI Rollover Crash in Drayton: Driver Hospitalized with Severe Injuries

Incident: Injury Crash Location: State Highway 66 & 159th Ave NE Date and Time: June 9, 2024, at 4:47 PM Road Conditions: Good Weather Conditions: Sunny Crash Involvement: Single-vehicleType of Crash: Rollover Agencies Involved: Pembina Sheriff’s Office, Drayton Ambulance, Drayton Fire, NDHP Vehicle: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Driver: Jedidiah Enno, 28-year-old male, from Grand Forks, ND.… Continue reading DUI Rollover Crash in Drayton: Driver Hospitalized with Severe Injuries

Erratic Driver at DigiKey: Man Arrested for DWI and Test Refusal

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On May 22 at 1:04 p.m., police received reports of a car driving erratically around the 700 block of Brooks Ave. S. Dispatch later informed the officer that the suspect vehicle had parked in the west parking lot of DigiKey. Miguel Angel Ramirezalvarez, 54, of Pomona, Calif., was arrested… Continue reading Erratic Driver at DigiKey: Man Arrested for DWI and Test Refusal

Collision at Uncontrolled Intersection: Driver Cited for Driving After Revocation

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On May 19 at 6:31 p.m., police responded to an accident at the intersection of Sixth Street and Dewey Avenue in Thief River Falls. Angel Eduardo Mendez Bejarano was driving a 2021 Toyota Tacoma eastbound on Sixth Street, while Zachary Haugen was driving a 2010 Chrysler Town & Country… Continue reading Collision at Uncontrolled Intersection: Driver Cited for Driving After Revocation

Polaris Ranger Accident Involving 12-Year-Old Driver

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On May 13 at 8:03 p.m., the sheriff’s office received a report of an accident near the intersection of Center Avenue Northeast and 180th Street. A 12-year-old girl from Thief River Falls was driving a Polaris Ranger on a roadway when the utility vehicle rolled over. Fortunately, no injuries were… Continue reading Polaris Ranger Accident Involving 12-Year-Old Driver

TRF Driver Faces Multiple Charges After Crashing into Electrical Box

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Thief River Falls man, Aaron Merck (39), has been cited for Failure to Notify Owner of Damaged Property after allegedly crashing his 2009 Hyundai into an electrical box near Duluth Avenue North. The incident, reported just after 7 p.m., has led to Merck facing two additional charges related… Continue reading TRF Driver Faces Multiple Charges After Crashing into Electrical Box

Pickup Driver Arrested After Crash Injures Woman and Child Near Grand Forks Airport on Highway 2

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A woman and child were seriously injured after their vehicle was rear ended at the stop light on Highway 2 by the Grand Forks Airport Monday evening. The driver of the pickup that struck them was arrested.

Driver Arrested for Hit-and-Run DUI After Alleged Accident in Thief River Falls

Joseph Randy Dessellier

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 4 at 11:16 p.m., police received a report of a hit-and-run accident at the intersection of Greenwood Street and Barzen Avenue. Joseph Randy Dessellier, 46, Thief River Falls, has been charged with third-degree DWI and leaving the scene of an accident/collision. He was arrested. According to the… Continue reading Driver Arrested for Hit-and-Run DUI After Alleged Accident in Thief River Falls

Teen Driver in Serious Condition After DUI Rollover Crash in Stutsman County

Stutsman County, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – At approximately 10:47 p.m. CT on April 13, 2024, emergency services responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash on County Road 38, 10 miles southwest of Jamestown, ND. Here’s the breakdown of the incident: What Happened: A 2008 Ford Fusion driven by 18-year-old Keira Weber of Jamestown, ND, veered off the… Continue reading Teen Driver in Serious Condition After DUI Rollover Crash in Stutsman County

Grand Forks Semi Driver Chad Ramstad, 47, Suffers Severe Injuries in Crash

PETERSBURG, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Grand Forks semi driver was seriously injured in a single vehicle crash on Highway 2 near Petersburg, North Dakota late Thursday night. The victim has been identified as 47-year old Chad Ramstad of Grand Forks.

Grand Forks Police Arrest Fargo Driver for Hallucinating During Pursuit

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A suspect who law enforcement says was hallucinating was arrested in an early Wednesday morning pursuit in Grand Forks. Matthew Eagleman is facing a trio of felony charges.

Tragic Accident on I-29: Driver Sustains Severe Injuries After Striking Bridge Pillar

In a harrowing incident on Interstate 29, a single-vehicle crash has left the driver severely injured. Richard Kangesier, a 51-year-old male from Crookston, MN, was the sole occupant of a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban involved in the accident. Incident Details: What: Injury Crash Where: I-29 Mile Marker 123 Southbound When: April 1, 2024, at 4:58 PM… Continue reading Tragic Accident on I-29: Driver Sustains Severe Injuries After Striking Bridge Pillar