Grafton, ND – A head-on collision Friday morning near Grafton left three people hospitalized, including two with serious injuries.
According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the crash happened at approximately 7:53 a.m. on North Dakota Highway 17 near mile marker 129, east of Grafton. A 2024 Ford Escape traveling eastbound attempted to pass a farm tractor pulling a chisel plow and crossed the centerline, striking a westbound 1992 Ford F150 head-on.
The Ford Escape was driven by a 70-year-old woman from Cavalier, who sustained serious injuries. Her passenger, a 65-year-old man from Grafton, was also seriously injured. Both were wearing seatbelts, and airbags deployed during the collision. The two were transported to Altru Hospital in Grand Forks for treatment.
The F150 was driven by a juvenile who suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital. Their name has not been released. Authorities noted that dense fog was present at the time of the crash, which may have been a factor.
Agencies assisting on the scene included the North Dakota Highway Patrol, Grafton Police Department, Walsh County Sheriff’s Department, Grafton Fire Department, and Valley Ambulance Service.
The Highway Patrol stated the farm implement was not directly involved in the collision. The crash remains under investigation.
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