Dawson, North Dakota – A head-on crash on I-94 near Dawson injured two drivers Wednesday afternoon.
According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 3:23 p.m. near mile marker 212 in Kidder County. Authorities said a 2019 Freightliner straight truck was traveling eastbound when it lost control on icy roads, crossed the median, and entered the westbound lanes.
The truck then struck a 2024 Ford F-Series pickup head-on.
Road conditions were described as ice-covered with blowing snow at the time of the crash. Weather conditions also included blowing snow, which investigators say contributed to reduced traction and visibility.
The Freightliner was driven by a 38-year-old man from Pennsylvania. The Ford was driven by a 50-year-old man from Wisconsin. Both drivers were wearing seat belts, according to the Highway Patrol.
Both men were transported by Kidder County Ambulance Service to CHI St. Alexius and Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck for treatment of injuries. The extent of their injuries has not been released.
Multiple agencies responded, including the Kidder County Sheriff’s Office, North Dakota Department of Transportation, Tappen Fire Department, and Dawson Fire Department.
The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
The stretch of I-94 is a primary east-west corridor for commuters and commercial traffic crossing central North Dakota.
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