A Las Vegas man died in an accident in northwestern North Dakota – InForum

NEW TOWN, N.D. – A 29-year-old Las Vegas man died and a 47-year-old Sioux Falls man was seriously injured in a semi-truck collision that occurred Monday, Oct. 28, about 16 miles west of New Town.

According to the release, at approximately 8:13 a.m., a Ford F-250 driven by a Las Vegas man was traveling westbound on Highway 23 near mile marker 31 when the truck crossed the center line, striking an eastbound Freightliner Semi driven by a Sioux Falls man. from the North Dakota Highway Patrol.

The Ford stopped in the westbound lane and the Freightliner stopped on the southbound shoulder, the release said.

The release said the Las Vegas man, who was wearing a seat belt, died from his injuries. The Sioux Falls man was also wearing a seat belt and was taken to Watford Community Hospital before being flown to another facility with serious injuries.

The North Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

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