MINOT — A single-vehicle crash claimed the life of a Minot woman on Friday evening, March 20, approximately 6 miles northeast of the city.
According to the North Dakota State Patrol, the incident occurred at 4:34 p.m. when Lester Bergstad, 46, of Minot, lost control of a 2025 Ford F550 box truck on 128th Avenue Northeast near 13th Street Northeast. The truck subsequently rolled over.
Estoria Bergstad, 46, also of Minot and a passenger in the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene. Lester Bergstad sustained injuries and was transported to Trinity Hospital in Minot. Neither individual was wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.
Authorities are currently investigating potential charges against Lester Bergstad. The Ward County Sheriff's Office, Trinity Ambulance Service, and Minot Rural Fire Department responded to the scene. Further details are pending as the investigation continues.