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One Semi Split in Half After Crash on I-94 Near Veterans Boulevard

There were no injuries reported, but one of the semi drivers was a little shaken up

June 16, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Two semis collided on I-94 near Veteran’s Boulevard around 9 a.m., backing up traffic for hours. North Dakota Highway Patrol says a semi hauling steel beams tipped over, hitting another semi traveling in the same direction. The semi was pushed into the median, striking the Veterans Boulevard overhead support column. That caused the truck to split in…

I-94 Westbound Lanes Reopen After Semi Crash

The driver was slightly hurt after the semi rolled on its side

May 31, 2017

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — I-94 westbound lanes near Fergus Falls are open again after a semi-rollover crash shut them down. The Minnesota State Patrol says one of the tires of a semi blew out near Exit 55 by Fergus Falls and caused the driver to veer off the road. The driver was slightly hurt after the semi rolled on its…

UPDATE: I-94 Westbound Left Lane Open, Right Lane Still Closed

The driver of the semi had minor injuries and the crash is under investigation

May 31, 2017

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — Sgt. Jesse Grabow reports the left lane of I-94 westbound near Fergus Falls is now open for traffic flow. The right lane is still closed for cleanup. PREVIOUS CONTENT: I-94 westbound lanes are shut down after an accident near Fergus Falls. Sgt. Jesse Grabow with the Minnesota State Patrol says traffic is being diverted to…

Mountain Woman Injured in Crash with Semi Near Langdon

Authorities are still trying to figure out which vehicle crossed the center line first

May 12, 2017

Site Staff,

LANGDON, ND — One woman was injured after a crash with a semi near Langdon. Officers say 25-year-old Shelby Goodoien of Mountain, North Dakota crashed head-on with a semi on Highway 66 Thursday afternoon. She was airlifted to Altru in Grand Forks with serious injuries. The semi driver, a 35-year-old St. John man, was not hurt. Authorities say they are…

Semi Crashes On Snow Covered Interstate 29

It Happened Near Hillsboro, North Dakota

April 23, 2017

TJ Nelson,

A snow covered I-29 near Hillsboro could have contributed to a semi rollover. The crash happened just before 8:30 this morning about two miles north of Hillsboro. The highway patrol says it was snowing at the time. The 64-year-old semi driver from Moorhead, Mahmood Naderipour, entered the median and rolled onto the driver’s side. He was taken to Altru in Grand…

Twin Valley Man Dies in Crash with Beet Semi Near Moorhead

The man behind the wheel of the car, who has been identified as Duane Johnson, didn't stop at the stop sign and hit the semi at full–speed

March 29, 2017

TJ Nelson,

CLAY COUNTY, Minn. — An 87–year–old Twin Valley man is dead after crashing into a semi hauling sugar beets north of Moorhead. The state patrol says the crash happened in the noon hour at the intersection of Highway 75 and 90th Avenue North. They say the semi driver was turning to head south on Highway 75 when he was hit….

Fire Melts Cab of Tractor Trailer at North Fargo Gas Station

The cab of a semi was engulfed in flames and it took crews about 10 minutes to put the fire out

March 23, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — A melted cab is all that remains after fire breaks out in a Fargo gas station parking lot. Fire crews responded to the Stamart Travel Center on 12th Avenue North just before 10:30 last night. The cab of a semi was engulfed in flames and it took crews about 10 minutes to put the fire out. There…

Owatonna Man Facing Possible Charges in Fatal St. Cloud Crash

The driver of the van operated by Elite Taxi and one of two passengers in the vehicle were killed Saturday

March 20, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Charges are likely against a semi driver who struck a taxi at a St. Cloud intersection Saturday, killing two people. The Minnesota State Patrol said 61-year-old James Cockram of Owatonna was driving a semi on Highway 10 and St. Germain Street when he rear-ended a taxi being driven by 66-year-old Thomas Findlay of Sartell. The patrol…

Semi Hits Taxi, Killing Two People

Taxi is rear-ended by a semi in St. Cloud

March 19, 2017

Alison Voorhees,

A taxi is rear-ended by a semi on Highway 10 in St. Cloud, killing two people. The crash happened Saturday morning around 7:20. Police say a taxi van was rear-ended by the semi while the van was stopped at a red light on Highway 10 at East St. Germain Street. The taxi driver, 66-year-old Thomas Findlay of Sartell, and a…

Semi Driver Dies After a Crash in Stearns County

The semi truck went off I-94 and ran into trees

February 18, 2017

Site Staff,

STEARNS COUNTY, Minn. — Authorities say James Peifer, 61, of Brooklyn Center is dead after his semi crashed in Stearns County, Minnesota. Highway Patrol reports say the semi was westbound on I-94 and hit some trees after going off road. An airbag was deployed, but it is not known if Peifer was wearing a seat belt at the time. Categories: Local News,…