Pekin, North Dakota – A single-vehicle rollover crash on Highway 1 near Pekin injured two people Saturday afternoon.
According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 4:31 p.m. on April 25 near mile marker 140.5 in Nelson County.
Authorities said a 2000 Chevrolet Suburban was traveling northbound when it left the roadway and overturned. Road conditions were reported as dry, with partly cloudy and windy weather at the time of the crash.
The driver, a 44-year-old man from Linton, sustained serious injuries and was transported by ambulance to a Grand Forks hospital. A 48-year-old male passenger, also from Linton, suffered minor injuries and was taken by ambulance for evaluation.
Both occupants were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash, according to the report.
Emergency crews from the North Dakota Highway Patrol, Nelson County Sheriff’s Office, McVille Fire Department, Pekin Fire Department, and Lakota Ambulance Service responded to the scene.
The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol. No charges have been filed at this time.
The incident may impact rural travel along Highway 1, particularly for local commuters and agricultural traffic in the area.
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