What: Fatal Crash
Where: State Highway 17 MM 118, Approximately 7 miles East of Park River
When: June 8, 2024, 5:00 AM
Road Conditions: Good
Weather Conditions: Dawn, clear sky with slight wind
Crash Involvement: Single Vehicle
Type of Crash: Collision with a Fixed Object (Tree)
Agencies Involved: Walsh County Sheriff’s Office, Park River Ambulance, NDHP
Vehicle Details:
Vehicle: 2021 Ford F-150
- Driver: To be named later; 60-year-old male; Park River, ND
- Injuries: Fatal
- Restraints: None
- Charges: N/A
Crash Narrative:
Early on June 8, 2024, a fatal accident occurred on State Highway 17 near mile marker 118, about 7 miles east of Park River. The driver of a 2021 Ford F-150 was heading westbound and failed to negotiate the “Hoople turn.” The vehicle veered off the road into the north ditch and collided with a tree. The driver, a 60-year-old male from Park River, sustained fatal injuries in the crash. The incident is currently under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.