Mandan, ND – A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 94 near Mandan Friday night triggered an arrest and minor injuries.
According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 8:20 p.m. Friday in the westbound lanes of I-94 near mile marker 144, west of Mandan.
Investigators say a vehicle was attempting to turn around in the roadway when it was struck by another vehicle traveling westbound on the interstate.
Authorities allege the driver attempting the turnaround, a 51-year-old Mandan man, was impaired at the time of the crash. He was arrested and charged with Reckless Endangerment – Extreme Indifference, DUI (Drugs), and Driving Under Revocation, according to the Highway Patrol.
Both drivers sustained minor injuries in the collision. Officials did not release additional details about the second driver.
The crash occurred on a stretch of interstate where turning around or driving against traffic is illegal, a maneuver authorities say significantly increases the risk of high-speed collisions.
The North Dakota Highway Patrol reminded motorists that drivers who miss exits or need to change direction must use designated exits or overpasses rather than attempting to reverse direction on the interstate.
Investigators did not indicate whether traffic was significantly disrupted following the crash.
Interstate crashes involving impaired driving remain a focus for law enforcement across North Dakota, particularly during evening travel hours when visibility decreases and traffic speeds remain high.
For many students, shift workers, and commuters traveling between Bismarck and Mandan, I-94 serves as a primary evening route.
The crash remains under investigation.
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