GARRISON, N.D. — An 88-year-old man died in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 37 and Highway 83 on Friday, Nov. 28, around 4:55 p.m., according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
The crash involved a 2007 Toyota Camry and a southbound Hyundai Santa Cruz. Authorities reported that the Camry was traveling east on Highway 37, stopped at the intersection, then entered as the Santa Cruz approached, striking the Camry's driver's side.
The Santa Cruz came to rest on the highway, while the Camry ended up in the east ditch. The 32-year-old female driver of the Santa Cruz, from Tioga, sustained injuries and was transported to CHI St. Alexius Health in Garrison. She was wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision.
The driver of the Camry, an 88-year-old man from Bottineau, was not wearing a seat belt and was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
Weather conditions included icy and wet roads with wind and snow at the time of the incident. The Highway Patrol is currently investigating the crash. Responding agencies included the McLean County Sheriff's Office, Department of Transportation, Garrison Fire and Rescue, Max Fire and Rescue, Garrison Ambulance, Underwood Ambulance, and White Shield Ambulance.