Pierce County, ND – Drivers in north-central North Dakota may see delays today after a two-vehicle T-bone crash on Highway 3 near Rugby left one person injured Tuesday afternoon.
According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the collision happened around 1:25 p.m. near mile marker 189 on Highway 3. Investigators say a 2025 Chevrolet Blazer was traveling southbound when a 2005 Sterling LT9500 truck entered the highway from a gravel township road, leading to the T-bone impact.
The Highway Patrol said road and weather conditions were reported as good at the time of the crash.
Officials identified the Blazer’s driver as an 88-year-old woman from Esmond, who sustained serious injuries. According to authorities, she was wearing a seat belt and was taken by Rugby Ambulance to a local medical facility for treatment.
The Sterling’s driver, a 47-year-old man from Rugby, was not injured. Troopers noted the man did not have a seat belt in use at the time of the collision.
Agencies assisting at the scene included the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office, Rugby Police Department, Rugby Fire Department, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, and Rugby Ambulance Service.
According to investigators, both drivers’ actions and contributing factors remain under review as the North Dakota Highway Patrol continues to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Anyone traveling through the Highway 3 corridor near Rugby should expect brief slowdowns as crews finalize cleanup.
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