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West Fargo Girl Hit in Crosswalk, Taken to Hospital

West Fargo Girl Hit in Crosswalk, Taken to Hospital
West Fargo Girl Hit in Crosswalk, Taken to Hospital

West Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A juvenile girl was hit in a crosswalk.

West Fargo police said the crash happened around 5:02 PM on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

What happened

Police responded to the intersection of 36th Avenue East and Veterans Boulevard.

Officers found the girl had been struck while she was in the crosswalk.

Police said the vehicle was traveling southbound at the time.

Investigators spoke with multiple witnesses at the scene.

Police said the girl entered the intersection on a “Don’t Walk” signal.

Police did not say if the signal was steady or flashing.

Injuries and response

The girl was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Police have not released her condition.

The driver was not injured, according to police.

Police did not release the driver’s name.

The girl’s name was also not released because she is a juvenile.

West Fargo Girl Hit in Crosswalk, Taken to Hospital
West Fargo Girl Hit in Crosswalk, Taken to Hospital

Investigation status

Police said no citations have been issued so far.

Police said the case remains under investigation.

More details could be released later.

Signal rules and safety

State guidance says a steady “Don’t Walk” means do not start crossing.

The same guidance says a flashing “Don’t Walk” also means do not start crossing.

It says people already crossing should continue to a sidewalk or safe area.

Drivers should slow down near crosswalks and signalized intersections.

Learn more

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.

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