JAMESTOWN, N.D. — Two motorists died in a head-on collision in Stutsman County on Friday night, identified as Devin Moritz, 23, and Wyatt Ellingson, 54.
The crash occurred around 10:15 p.m., approximately 6 miles north of Courtenay on Highway 20. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, Moritz's Chevrolet Silverado was traveling north at a high rate of speed when it crossed the center line and struck the southbound GMC Sierra driven by Ellingson.
Both drivers were not wearing seat belts and were pronounced dead at the scene. Carrie Ellingson, 52, a passenger in Wyatt Ellingson's vehicle, suffered serious injuries and was transported by ambulance to Jamestown Regional Medical Center.
Authorities confirmed that the incident remains under investigation. No further details are available regarding potential lane closures or vehicle tows related to the crash.