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Fordville Man Dies After Icy Rollover Crash in Ramsey County

It happened 3 miles east of Crary

December 11, 2017

TJ Nelson,

RAMSEY COUNTY, ND — Icy roads led to a fatal rollover in Ramsey County. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a truck was traveling on County Road 2 around 8:30 this morning when it spun out of control, went into the ditch and rolled. It happened 3 miles east of Crary. The driver died on the scene. He is being…

Three Killed in Head-On Crash

One-year-old killed, along with both drivers, in southwestern Minnesota

December 10, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

REDWOOD FALLS, Minn. — Three people, including a toddler, are killed a head-on crash in southwestern Minnesota. The state patrol says 34-year-old Shaunna Kraft of Lakefield was trying to pass another vehicle on a bridge on Highway 71 when she collided head-on with a minivan driven by 41-year-old Teresa Linde of Redwood Falls. The crash happened Saturday night near Morton….

Fargo Man Arrested After Suspected DUI Crash Near the Dike

Police say 40-year-old Homer Winans III was arrested for DUI, possession and two outstanding warrants

December 5, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — One person was taken into custody after crashing into several trees near the dike just off 15th Avenue and 4th Street South in Fargo. Police say 40-year-old Homer Winans III was arrested for DUI, possession and two outstanding warrants. It was around 2 o’clock when Winans allegedly drove his car off the road, made multiple circles throughout…

Snowstorm Crash Kills Minnesota Woman

Thirty-six other crashes resulted in injuries

December 5, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MINNESOTA — The first big snowstorm of the season caused hundreds of crashes, including one that killed an elderly woman in Minnesota. Minnesota State Patrol responded to more than 400 crashes statewide, including one on Highway 12 near Benson that killed an 87-year-old woman. Thirty-six other crashes resulted in injuries. North Dakota Highway Patrol responded to 35 crashes along I-94…

Edgeley Man Recovering After Crashing into Cows Near Jamestown

White was taken to a Jamestown hospital with non-life threatening injuries

December 4, 2017

TJ Nelson,

JAMESTOWN, ND — An Edgeley man is expected to recover after crashing his vehicle into three cows. The Highway Patrol says 33-year-old Ronald White III (the third) hit the cows Sunday night on Highway 281, about 30 miles south of Jamestown. One cow died in the crash, and the other two had to be put down by their owner….

Teen Driving Horse and Buggy Dies from Injuries After Crash

Miller was thrown from the buggy

December 1, 2017

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TODD COUNTY, Minn. — The teen, who was injured after being hit by a semi in Todd County, has died. Authorities say 17-year-old David Miller has died at the hospital from his injuries. Miller was steering a horse and buggy on Highway 210 west of Staples when he was hit from behind by a semi driven by 60-year-old Douglas…

Bus Carrying MSUM Men’s Basketball Team Involved in Crash in Stutsman County

Philpot and the basketball team were not injured

December 1, 2017

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JAMESTOWN, ND — The motor coach carrying at least 20 members of the MSUM Men’s Basketball team was involved in a crash about 30 miles west of Jamestown. The state patrol says the bus was traveling westbound on I-94 behind a Buick in the left lane. Another vehicle was in the right lane, but had stopped due to the…

Make it to the Table: Practice Smart Driving this Holiday Weekend

When it comes to the biggest feast of the year, we can all be a little eager to get to the dinner table on time

November 21, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The day before Thanksgiving is what many law enforcement agencies refer to as “Blackout Wednesday” due to an increase in drunk driving crashes. The four–day holiday period is considered by the Minnesota State Patrol as some of the busiest times to be on the road. “The night before Thanksgiving becomes a very big party night,” said Sgt….

New Study Points Out Cost of Motorcycle Crashes Higher than Car Crashes

The injury rate was 10 times greater, which lead to six times the amount of health care costs than for people in car crashes

November 20, 2017

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NATIONAL — A new study may have you thinking twice before getting on your motorcycle, or may encourage you to wear protective gear before you do. Researchers studied more than 300,000 motorcycle crashes in Canada and found the death rate from these crashes was five times greater than that of car crashes. The injury rate was 10 times greater,…

Two People from Plummer Identified in Fatal Crash with Canadian Pacific Train

It happened near Highway 59 north of Plummer

November 15, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

RED LAKE COUNTY, Minn. — Two people are dead after a car collided with a train in Red Lake County. The Minnesota State Patrol says 78-year-old Emilie Skjerven of Plummer failed to yield on a private driveway around 10:45 this morning and was hit by a Canadian Pacific train. It happened near Highway 59 north of Plummer. Skjerven, and…