An 18-year-old female passenger suffered life-threatening injuries, according to the North Dakota State Patrol.<\/p>\n
The crash occurred Saturday, October 24, 2026, at approximately 9:10 p.m.<\/p>\n
Investigators placed the incident near 36th Street and 88th Avenue South, about three miles south of Fargo.<\/p>\n
Ford Expedition Struck Roadside Sign<\/h2>\n
The State Patrol said a 2011 Ford Expedition was traveling north on 36th Street.<\/p>\n
The SUV was approaching an eastward curve when it struck a directional sign.<\/p>\n
Authorities classified the collision as a single-vehicle crash involving a fixed object.<\/p>\n
The highway patrol reported clear weather and dry road conditions that evening.<\/p>\n
The release did not explain why the SUV struck the sign.<\/p>\n
Investigators also did not provide the vehicle’s speed or describe its damage.<\/p>\n
No other vehicles were identified in the initial report.<\/p>\n
18-Year-Old Passenger Seriously Injured<\/h2>\n
The most seriously injured passenger was an 18-year-old woman from Fargo.<\/p>\n
The State Patrol described her injuries as serious and life-threatening.<\/p>\n
She was not wearing a seat belt, according to the release.<\/p>\n
Her name and updated medical condition were not released.<\/p>\n
The report did not identify a specific hospital treating her.<\/p>\n
Officials said everyone involved was taken to hospitals in Fargo.<\/p>\n The driver was identified only as a 37-year-old Fargo man.<\/p>\n He was wearing a seat belt and sustained minor injuries, according to investigators.<\/p>\n A 21-year-old Fargo woman was also injured in the crash.<\/p>\n Her seat belt use remained under investigation when the release was issued.<\/p>\n Two other passengers were a 19-year-old woman and a 26-year-old man, both from Fargo.<\/p>\n Both suffered minor injuries, and neither was wearing a seat belt.<\/p>\n The State Patrol reported minor injuries for the driver and three passengers.<\/p>\n The agency did not release the occupants’ names or their relationships to one another.<\/p>\n The North Dakota State Patrol and Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.<\/p>\n The Fargo Fire Department and Sanford Ambulance also assisted during the emergency response.<\/p>\n The release did not describe the specific duties of each responding agency.<\/p>\n It also did not state whether 36th Street was closed or traffic was delayed.<\/p>\n The public information did not include an estimate of the vehicle damage.<\/p>\n The North Dakota State Patrol continues to investigate the crash.<\/p>\n The release described possible charges as under investigation, without identifying any charges filed.<\/p>\n It did not say whether alcohol, speed, or distracted driving played a role.<\/p>\n Seat belt information alone does not establish what caused the collision.<\/p>\n Further findings could clarify how the SUV left its intended path.<\/p>\n Readers can consult the North Dakota State Patrol’s 2026 news release archive<\/a> for official updates.<\/p>\n![\"Fargo-Area](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Fargo-Area-SUV-Crash-Injures-5-One-Critically-1024x576.png\")
<\/a>Four Others Suffered Minor Injuries<\/h2>\n
Several Agencies Responded South of Fargo<\/h2>\n
Cause and Possible Charges Under Investigation<\/h2>\n