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WELLS COUNTY FATAL CRASH | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | November 4, 2026

NEWS RELEASE | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | November 4, 2026

WELLS COUNTY FATAL CRASH

What: Fatal crash

Where: Intersection of Highway 52 and Highway 3, Harvey

When: Tuesday, November 3, 5:07 p.m.

Road Conditions: Dry

Weather Conditions: Clear

Crash Involvement: Truck/Vehicle

Type of Crash: T-bone

Agencies Involved: North Dakota State Patrol, Wells County Sheriff’s Department, Harvey Fire and Rescue, Harvey Ambulance Service

Vehicle No. 1: 2020 Mack Truck
Driver No. 1: Male, 40, Jordan, MT, not injured
Restraints: Seatbelt in use
Charges: Under investigation

Vehicle No. 2: 2020 Dodge Caravan
Driver No. 2: Female, 66, Harvey, fatal
Restraints: Seatbelt in use

Passenger No. 1: Male, 28, Harvey, fatal
Restraints: Seatbelt in use

NARRATIVE: On Tuesday, November 3 at approximately 5:07 p.m., a Mack Truck was traveling south on Highway 3. A Dodge Caravan was stopped at the intersection of Highway 3 and Highway 52, the Dodge proceeded forward, failing to yield to the Mack Truck. The Mack Truck struck the Dodge. The driver and passenger of the Dodge died at the scene. The driver of the Mack Truck was not injured. Highway 52 was closed for approximately five hours, and traffic was routed through Harvey.

The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota State Patrol.

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Approximate incident areaWells County, North Dakota

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