Articles written by Michelle Romans


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  • McKenzie County Injury Crash

    Sergeant Michelle Romans|Apr 19, 2023

    There was a one vehicle roll over Thursday, April 20, at approximately 7:37 CST on Hwy 73 near mile marker 2, approximately 18 miles east of Watford City, ND. A 2011 Jeep Wrangler, driven by a 26-year-old, male, Buda, TX, was traveling westbound on Hwy 73. The Jeep lost control, entered the south ditch, and rolled. The driver was ejected and sustained serious life-threatening injuries. The driver was taken by ambulance to McKenzie County Hospital then flown to Trinity Health in Minot. At the time of the crash the road conditions were icy and...

  • McKenzie County Hit & Run Injury Crash

    Sergeant Michelle Romans|Jan 18, 2023

    On Monday, Jan. 23, at approximately 6:30 a.m. CST on HWY 85 near mile marker 151 approximately 1 mile west of Arnegard, ND there was a hit and run injury crash. A 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, driven by a 48-year-old, male, Watford City, ND, was traveling eastbound on Highway 85. An unknown truck hauling a flatbed trailer was traveling westbound and crossed into the eastbound lanes. The unknown truck struck the Chevrolet and continued westbound. The driver of the Chevrolet sustained serious injuries and was transported to The McKenzie County...

  • McKenzie County Fatality

    Sergeant Michelle Romans|Dec 28, 2022

    On Monday, Dec. 26 at approximately 6:29 p.m. CST on Hwy 85 mile marker 177 approximately 6 miles south of Williston, ND there was a head on collision that resulted in a fatality. A 2008 Ford F-150, driven by Betty Lee, a 61-year-old female, Sidney, MT, was traveling northbound on Highway 85. The Ford lost control as it negotiated the curve. The Ford entered the southbound lanes and struck a 2021 Ram 5500, driven by Michael Deck, a 31-year-old male, McPherson, KS, that was traveling southbound. The driver of the Ford was ejected and pronounced...

  • Williston Injury Crash

    Michelle Romans|Jun 22, 2022

    On June 21 at approximately 9:22 p.m. there was a vehicle crash on the intersection of Hwy 2 and 34th St W (Hwy 2 near mile marker 21) in the city of Williston. A 2020 GMC Sierra was traveling northbound on Highway 2 near mile marker 21. A 2006 Dodge Durango was traveling east along 34th St. W. The Dodge entered the intersection of Highway 2 and 34th St. W, traveling east across Highway 2. The Dodge failed to yield the right of way to the GMC. The Dodge struck the GMC on the driver side causing the GMC to roll. The GMC came to rest in the east...

  • McKenzie County Injury Crash March 12

    Sgt. Michelle Romans|Mar 16, 2022

    On March 12, Charles Steed, a 31-year-old male, and Nathaniel Steed, a 19-year-old male both from Colorado City, AZ were traveling in a 2011 GMC Sierra westbound on Hwy 68 near mile marker 2. The GMC left the roadway to the north, overcorrected, crossed both lanes of travel, entered the south ditch, and struck a stop sign. The GMC partially overturned and struck a fence. The GMC came to rest in the south ditch facing north on its wheels. The passenger was ejected. Both occupants were transported to Sidney Health Center. Charles Steed was...

  • (Updated 1-25-22) McKenzie County Fatality Crash

    Michelle Romans|Jan 26, 2022

    (Updated 1-25-22): At approximately 4:15 p.m. (CT) on Jan. 25, Highway 23 was opened again. (Original Story): A 2000 Toyota Avalon was traveling eastbound in the left passing lane on Highway 23 near mile marker 6 in McKenzie County. The Toyota lost control on the icy roadway and crossed into westbound lane of travel in front an oncoming 2014 Peterbilt hauling an empty side dump. The Peterbilt attempted to move to the right shoulder. The Peterbilt and Toyota collided at a right angle partially in the westbound lane and north shoulder. The...