What: Injury
Where: Highway 1804 Mile Marker 333, Approximately 2 miles west of Trenton
When: July 8, 2024, 5:05 PM CT
Road Conditions: Dry
Weather Conditions: Sunny
Crash Involvement: Vehicle vs Side by Side
Type of Crash: Angle
Agencies Involved: NDHP, Williams County Sheriff’s Office, Williston Ambulance, Trenton Fire and First Responders
Vehicle No. 1: 2019 Can Am Defender
- Driver No. 1: David Ferrell, 70-Year-Old Male, Williston, ND – Suspected Serious Injuries
- Restraints: Seatbelt Used
- Charges: Under Investigation
Vehicle No. 2: 2006 Ford F-150
- Driver No. 2: Jesus Jalomo Salas, 27-Year-Old Male, Mexico – Not Injured
- Restraints: Seatbelt Used
- Charges: None
- Passenger No. 1: Kedrik Solis, 22-Year-Old Male, Washington – Not Injured
- Restraints: Seatbelt Used
NARRATIVE:
On July 8, 2024, at approximately 5:05 PM, a serious collision occurred on Highway 1804 near mile marker 333, about two miles west of Trenton. The Can-Am Defender, driven by David Ferrell, was northbound on 147th Ave NW. The Ford F-150, driven by Jesus Jalomo Salas, was eastbound on Highway 1804 near the same location. The Can-Am rolled through a stop sign onto Highway 1804. The Ford attempted to brake but was unable to stop in time, striking the Can-Am in the front driver side area. The Can-Am came to rest in the middle of Highway 1804 facing east, while the Ford ended up in the north ditch facing east.
David Ferrell sustained serious injuries and was transported to CHI St. Alexis Hospital in Williston before being flown to Trinity Hospital in Minot. Neither the driver nor the passenger in the Ford pickup was injured.
The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.