Thompson (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Three vehicles were damaged and three people were injured after an illegal median crossover turn near Thompson.<\/p>\n The crash happened near Interstate 29 mile marker 136, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol.<\/p>\n Seven people were inside the three vehicles involved in the collision.<\/p>\n A dog traveling in one vehicle was not injured.<\/p>\n The Highway Patrol said a Toyota Camry slowed near the median crossover.<\/p>\n The Camry driver was attempting to turn around using the crossover.<\/p>\n A GMC Acadia then struck the Camry, according to the patrol.<\/p>\n The Acadia glanced away from the first impact and sideswiped a Honda Odyssey.<\/p>\n All three vehicles sustained damage during the chain-reaction crash.<\/p>\n Three people suffered injuries.<\/p>\n The patrol did not provide additional details about their conditions.<\/p>\n The Highway Patrol also did not release the names of the drivers or passengers.<\/p>\n The Camry driver received a citation for care required.<\/p>\n The citation carried a $30 fine and two points on the driver’s license.<\/p>\n North Dakota law requires motorists to drive carefully and consider roadway conditions.<\/p>\n The state’s care-required law is listed under North Dakota Century Code Section 39-09-01.1.<\/p>\n The law can be viewed through the North Dakota Legislative Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n No arrest was reported in connection with the crash.<\/p>\n The Highway Patrol said interstate median crossovers are reserved for authorized vehicles.<\/p>\n Regular motorists should not use them to reverse direction on an interstate.<\/p>\n Drivers who miss an exit should continue to a safe location before turning around.<\/p>\n The patrol said the unsafe shortcut near Thompson led to damaged vehicles and injuries.<\/p>\n The agency urged motorists to spend the extra time needed to reach a legal turnaround point.<\/p>\n Photos released by the Highway Patrol showed heavy damage to the Toyota.<\/p>\n Images also showed major damage to the GMC and side damage to the Honda.<\/p>\n The incident was highlighted as a warning about illegal interstate median use.<\/p>\n Additional safety information is available from the North Dakota Highway Patrol<\/a>.<\/p>\nCrash Began at Median Crossover<\/h2>\n
Camry Driver Cited<\/h2>\n
Highway Patrol Warns Drivers<\/h2>\n