Morton County, ND – A single-vehicle rollover on I-94 near Hebron left one driver dead Friday morning, prompting a temporary traffic reroute.
According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 9:37 a.m. Friday near mile marker 97 on eastbound Interstate 94. Authorities said a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer was traveling eastbound when the driver lost control.
The vehicle entered the south ditch, then overcorrected and rolled before coming to rest in the eastbound lanes. Emergency responders from multiple agencies arrived on scene, including the Morton County Sheriff’s Office, Mandan Rural Fire Department, Hebron Ambulance, and Richardton Taylor Rural Ambulance.
The driver, identified as a 73-year-old man from Baker, Montana, was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials reported he was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
Traffic in the area was temporarily rerouted onto the exit ramp while crews investigated and cleared the scene, causing brief disruptions for drivers along the interstate corridor.
Road and weather conditions were reported as good and clear at the time of the crash, according to authorities. The incident remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
The stretch of I-94 near Hebron is a key route for regional commuters and long-distance travel, and incidents there can quickly impact traffic flow.
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