PEMBINA COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – The victims of a fatal deer-motorcycle crash in Pembina County, North Dakota Friday night have been identified.
What: Fatal Crash
Where: Pembina County Road 4, ~4 miles east of Bathgate
When: July 19, 2024 @ 11:00 P.M. CST
Road Conditions: Dry
Weather Conditions: Dark
Crash Involvement: Motorcycle vs. Deer
Type of Crash: Animal
Agencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol, Pembina County Sheriff Department, US Border Patrol, Pembina County Fire Department, Pembina County Ambulance Service
Vehicle No. 1: 2008 Victory Motorcycles Hammer Motorcycle
- Driver: Robert Winkler, 43, Cavalier, North Dakota; sustained serious life-threatening injuries; no helmet worn; charged with Driving Under Revocation & Driving Without Liability Insurance
- Passenger: Jenny Halldorson, 43, Hamilton, North Dakota; sustained fatal injuries; no helmet worn
Narrative:
On the night of July 19, 2024, Robert Winkler was traveling northbound on County Road 4, approximately a quarter mile south of County Road 1, when a deer suddenly appeared on the roadway. Winkler struck the deer, causing his passenger, Jenny Halldorson, to be ejected from the motorcycle. Winkler and the motorcycle continued into the east ditch, where he became trapped underneath the vehicle. Emergency services transported Winkler to Pembina County Memorial Hospital in Cavalier with serious injuries. Tragically, Halldorson was pronounced dead at the scene.
I’m Casey Rivers reporting for trfnews.i234.me
Prayers for the families 🙏🙏🙏
Prayers to both families 🙏
I'm so sorry 😢 praying for everyone