The crash happened at about 3:45 a.m. Friday, June 5. It was reported near mile marker 79 on I-29. That area is about one mile north of Argusville.<\/p>\n
According to the North Dakota State Patrol, a 2025 Freightliner was traveling south on I-29. The truck was pulling a 2026 utility van trailer.<\/p>\n
Investigators said the Freightliner was in the right lane when a pedestrian entered the roadway. The truck then struck the pedestrian.<\/p>\n
The pedestrian was a 71-year-old man from Fargo. He died at the scene.<\/p>\n
The driver was not injured<\/h2>\n
The Freightliner driver was a 45-year-old man from St. Cloud, Minnesota. He was not hurt in the crash.<\/p>\n
Authorities said the driver was wearing a seatbelt.<\/p>\n
Road conditions were listed as dry at the time. Weather conditions were clear, but it was dark.<\/p>\n
The crash remains under investigation by law enforcement.<\/p>\n
Agencies Responded To The Scene<\/h2>\n
Several agencies responded to the fatal crash. They included the North Dakota State Patrol<\/a>, the Cass County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/a>, and the Harwood Fire Department<\/a>.<\/p>\n Officials have not released the pedestrian\u2019s name. Authorities often wait to notify the family before releasing a victim\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n Drivers were urged to use caution in the area after the crash. No other injuries were reported.<\/p>\n The North Dakota State Patrol said the crash involved a vehicle striking a pedestrian. No other vehicles were listed in the release.<\/p>\n This story will be updated if more details become available from investigators.<\/p>\n
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