What:
- Fatality Crash
Where:
- US Hwy 83 Approx. MM 194, 4 miles south of Minot, ND
When:
- June 30th, 2024, at approximately 11:08 AM CST
Road Conditions:
- Good, Dry
Weather Conditions:
- Sunny
Crash Involvement:
- Vehicle/Vehicle
Type of Crash:
- Rear End Crash
Agencies Involved:
- North Dakota Highway Patrol
- Ward County Sheriff’s Office
- Minot Rural Fire Department
- Trinity First Response
Vehicle No. 1:
- 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Driver No. 1: Geoffrey Vannerson, 36 YOA, Male, Underwood, ND, Minor Injuries
- Restraints: Seatbelt in use
- Charges: Pending Investigation
Vehicle No. 2:
- 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander
- Driver No. 2: Tracey Quarne, Male, 68 YOA, Bismarck, ND, Fatal Injuries
- Restraints: Seatbelt in use
- Charges: None
Passenger No. 1:
- Cynthia Batchelder, Female, 63 YOA, Orland, CA, Minor Injuries
- Restraints: Seatbelt in use
Narrative:
On June 30th, 2024, at approximately 11:08 AM, a 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander, driven by 68-year-old Tracey Quarne, was southbound on US Highway 83. Quarne began to slow in the driving lane to check on a vehicle stopped on the west shoulder. Geoffrey Vannerson, driving a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, was also southbound on US Highway 83 and rear-ended the slowing Mitsubishi. The Jeep came to rest in the center ditch, while the Mitsubishi came to rest on the shoulder.
Tracey Quarne was transported to Trinity Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The passenger, Cynthia Batchelder, and Geoffrey Vannerson sustained minor injuries and were treated. This crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.