On Wednesday morning, July 15, two women were killed in a car accident in Walsh County.
According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the accident happened shortly before noon about five miles west of Park River.
A 2014 Toyota Avalon was driving northbound with four women all in their eighties. It then ran a stop sign at the intersection of Highways 32 and 17 and was hit by a westbound 2015 Kenworth semi. The two women in the back seat, who were an 81 year old from Bismark and an 84 year old from Glendive both died at the scene.
The driver, an 80 year old from Bismark had minor injuries and was taken to First Care Health Center in Park River and released following treatment. The 86 year old front seat passenger was severely injured and taken to Altru hospital in Grand Forks.
The semi driver, a 62 year old male from LaBroquerie, Man. was uninjured.
To learn more about your rights and potential compensation for your accident in North Dakota, please call the Williston accident attorneys of Maring Williams Law Office, P.C. at (800) 492-5297 or contact us online today.
