Watford City, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — On Thursday evening, May 8, 2025, emergency services responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash involving two teenagers north of Watford City. The incident occurred around 9:16 p.m. near 1745 48th Street Northwest.
According to initial reports, the vehicle was occupied by a 17-year-old and an 18-year-old. Emergency responders from the Watford City Fire Department and the McKenzie County Ambulance Service arrived promptly at the scene. Details regarding the cause of the crash and the condition of the occupants have not been released at this time.
The North Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
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Did you know?
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Rollover crashes, while accounting for a small percentage of total accidents, are responsible for a significant number of traffic fatalities.
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Teen drivers are statistically more likely to be involved in accidents due to inexperience and risk-taking behaviors.
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McKenzie County, located in western North Dakota, has seen an increase in traffic incidents correlating with regional development and oil industry activity.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.