The crash happened at about 12:07 a.m. Monday, June 1. It occurred on U.S. Highway 2 at mile marker 105. The site is near 67th Avenue Northwest, about five miles east of Palermo.<\/p>\n
The North Dakota State Patrol<\/a> said road conditions were wet at the time. Rain was also reported in the area.<\/p>\n According to the crash report, a 2008 GMC Sierra was traveling south on 67th Avenue Northwest. A 2020 Ford Expedition was traveling east on U.S. Highway 2.<\/p>\n The State Patrol said the Sierra failed to yield to the Ford Expedition. The front of the Sierra then struck the rear driver\u2019s side of the Expedition.<\/p>\n The driver of the GMC Sierra was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities identified him only as a 22-year-old man from New Town.<\/p>\n His name was not included in the initial release. Officials also did not release the name of the other driver.<\/p>\n The second driver was a 59-year-old woman from Minot. She suffered minor injuries in the crash.<\/p>\n The State Patrol said she was wearing a seatbelt. The driver of the GMC Sierra was not wearing a seatbelt.<\/p>\n Emergency crews responded from several area agencies. Those agencies included the Mountrail County Sheriff\u2019s Office, Stanley Fire Department, and Stanley Ambulance.<\/p>\n The North Dakota State Patrol is leading the investigation. Additional information may be released after the investigation continues.<\/p>\n Crash reports may be requested through the North Dakota Department of Transportation<\/a>.<\/p>\nCrash Happened On Wet Highway<\/h2>\n
Minot Driver Reported Injured<\/h2>\n
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