Authorities identified the driver as John Haas, 91, of Richardton, North Dakota.<\/p>\n
The crash happened Monday, October 19, 2026, after Haas experienced a medical emergency while driving.<\/p>\n
He died Thursday, October 22, from injuries suffered in the crash.<\/p>\n
Medical Emergency Leads to Interstate 94 Crash<\/h2>\n
According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 10:28 a.m. Monday.<\/p>\n
The location was Interstate 94 near mile marker 99.5, approximately two miles south of Hebron.<\/p>\n
Haas was driving a 2026 Toyota 4Runner eastbound when he began experiencing medical distress.<\/p>\n
Investigators say the vehicle left the roadway and entered a ditch.<\/p>\n
The SUV continued through a nearby field before striking a ravine.<\/p>\n
No other vehicles were involved in the crash.<\/p>\n
Driver Transported to Bismarck Hospital<\/h2>\n
Emergency responders were dispatched to the crash scene in Morton County.<\/p>\n
Haas suffered injuries in the collision and required medical treatment.<\/p>\n
Emergency personnel transported him to Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck.<\/p>\n
Despite receiving medical care, Haas died from his injuries three days later.<\/p>\n
The North Dakota Highway Patrol confirmed his death in an October 23 news release.<\/p>\n
Officials have not released details about the medical condition Haas experienced before leaving the roadway.<\/p>\n
Road and Weather Conditions Were Dry<\/h2>\n
The Highway Patrol reported that road conditions were dry when the crash happened.<\/p>\n
Weather conditions were also described as dry.<\/p>\n
Authorities confirmed that Haas was wearing his seat belt at the time of the collision.<\/p>\n
The crash involved only his Toyota 4Runner and was classified as a fixed-object collision.<\/p>\n
The report did not identify any additional factors contributing to the crash.<\/p>\n
Several Emergency Agencies Respond<\/h2>\n
Multiple agencies assisted with the emergency response near Hebron.<\/p>\n
Those agencies included the North Dakota Highway Patrol and Morton County Sheriff’s Office.<\/p>\n
Hebron Ambulance Service and the Hebron Rural Fire Department also responded.<\/p>\n
Emergency crews provided assistance following the crash and helped coordinate the response.<\/p>\n
The Highway Patrol continues investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.<\/p>\n
North Dakota Highway Patrol Investigation Continues<\/h2>\n
Authorities released the official crash information Friday, October 23.<\/p>\n
The report confirms Haas experienced medical distress before his vehicle traveled off Interstate 94.<\/p>\n
However, the nature of the medical emergency has not been publicly disclosed.<\/p>\n
Officials have not announced when the investigation will be completed.<\/p>\n
Readers can review the official October 23 Highway Patrol crash release<\/a>.<\/p>\n Additional state patrol announcements are available through the North Dakota Highway Patrol media releases<\/a>.<\/p>\n The fatal crash was also reported by KFYR-TV in Bismarck<\/a>.<\/p>\n The death of John Haas remains part of the ongoing North Dakota Highway Patrol investigation.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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