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North Dakota Fatal Crash Today: Icy Highway 58 Bridge Closed
Trenton, ND – A 58 year old Montana man was killed Wednesday morning after his pickup lost control on an icy bridge and collided with a commercial truck on Highway 58 in McKenzie County, prompting a h
By Nora Whitfield · 2026-10-28T22:43:53.200Z
Trenton, ND – A 58 year old Montana man was killed Wednesday morning after his pickup lost control on an icy bridge and collided with a commercial truck on Highway 58 in McKenzie County, prompting a highway closure and a multiagency emergency response.
According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the fatal crash occurred at approximately 6:42 a.m. Wednesday, October 28, near mile marker 8.5, about nine miles southwest of Trenton.
Investigators said a 2002 Ford F 150 driven by a 58 year old man from Glendive, Montana, was traveling northbound on Highway 58 between mile markers 8 and 9.
As the pickup began crossing the MonDak Bridge, which authorities described as icy and frost covered, the driver lost control and crossed into the southbound lane.
The pickup was then struck in a T bone collision by a southbound 2026 Western Star commercial motor vehicle.
The pickup driver suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The commercial truck's driver, a 45 year old man from Culbertson, Montana, sustained minor injuries. Highway Patrol officials reported that the commercial driver was not wearing a seat belt.
Weather conditions were clear at the time, despite the hazardous ice accumulation on the bridge surface.
Highway 58 was closed at approximately 6:42 a.m. while emergency personnel responded and investigators examined the scene.
Authorities said the roadway would remain closed until the crash scene was cleared. No estimated reopening time was provided in the initial release.
Responding agencies included the North Dakota Highway Patrol, McKenzie and Williams county sheriff 's offices, Fairview Fire Department , Sidney Ambulance, Williston Rural Fire Department, Trenton First Responders and Williston Ambulance.
The identities of the drivers were not released in the initial announcement.
The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
Motorists traveling through the region should check current road conditions and closure information before using Highway 58.