GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The victims involved in a Saturday evening car-motorcycle crash near Grand Forks have been identified.
What: Injury
Where: 32nd Ave S & County Road 5 approx. 4 miles west of Grand Forks
When: 20:28 CDT 6/15/2024
Road Conditions: Good
Weather Conditions: Sunny, windy
Crash Involvement: Vehicle v. Vehicle
Type of Crash: Right Angle
Agencies Involved: Altru Ambulance, Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office, Thompson Fire,
NDHP
Vehicle No. 1: 2021 Honda VMO Z125 motorcycle
Driver No. 1: Nicholas Minske; 35 yo male; East Grand Forks, MN; serious injuries
Restraints: none
Charges: none
Vehicle No. 2: 2009 Pontiac Vibe
Driver No. 2: Juvenile; 17 yo female; Grand Forks, ND; no injuries
Restraints: Seatbelt
Charges: potential
Passenger No. 1: Juvenile; 16 yo female; Grand Forks, ND; minor injuries
Restraints: seatbelt
Passenger No. 2: Ava Loom; 18 yo female; Grand Forks, ND; minor injuries
Restraints: Seatbelt
Passenger No. 3: Emma Scheffer; 18 yo female; Grand forks, ND; minor injuries
Restraints: seatbelt
NARRATIVE: The motorcycle was southbound on GF County Road 5. The Pontiac slowed
at the stop sign and continued through the intersection of 32nd Ave S and County Road 5.
The motorcycle struck the Pontiac on the passenger side. The driver of the motorcycle was
seriously injured and taken to Altru Hospital to be treated for his injuries. The passengers
of the Pontiac were also taken to Altru Hospital to be treated for their injuries. The crash
remains under investigation currently by the NDHP.
I’m Neil Berg reporting for trfnews.i234.me