Bismarck, North Dakota – A single-vehicle crash on Sibley Drive Saturday killed a 39-year-old Bismarck driver.
According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 12:05 p.m. Saturday, March 7, along Sibley Drive near Dogwood Drive in Bismarck.
Authorities said a 1989 Ford Mustang was traveling southbound on Sibley Drive when the driver failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway. The vehicle then crossed into the northbound lane, entered the east ditch, and struck trees.
Emergency crews responded quickly to the scene. The driver, identified only as a 39-year-old male from Bismarck, was transported by Metro Ambulance to CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck, where he was later pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the crash, according to the Highway Patrol.
Officials reported road conditions were good and weather conditions were sunny at the time of the crash.
Investigators also noted that no seat belt was in use.
Agencies responding to the scene included the North Dakota Highway Patrol, Burleigh County Sheriff’s Office, Bismarck Rural Fire Department, and Metro Ambulance.
The crash has been classified as a fatal fixed-object crash involving a single vehicle.
Authorities said the crash remains under investigation as troopers work to determine additional factors that may have contributed to the incident.
Incidents like this can affect local commuters and young drivers traveling through Bismarck’s residential roadway curves, especially during weekend travel periods.
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