MOUNTRAIL COUNTY, N.D. — Two individuals died in a vehicle collision Monday morning, Dec. 15, approximately five miles east of the Williams County line.
According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at 7:55 a.m. when a 2015 Chrysler 200 crossed into the westbound lane of Highway 1804. The vehicle began to slide and was subsequently struck on the driver's side by a 2007 Western Star semi traveling in the same lane.
The driver of the Chrysler, a 21-year-old man from Bismarck, and his passenger, a 44-year-old man from Burnsville, Minnesota, were pronounced dead at the scene. Both were reportedly wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.
The semi's driver, a 48-year-old man from Watford City, North Dakota, sustained no injuries.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.