(Stutsman County, ND) — An 18-year old is charged with failure to yield following a two-vehicle crash in Stutsman County.
The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the crash occurred south of Jamestown at the intersection of Highway 281 and Highway 46 at around 5:30 p.m on Friday. An unnamed 17-year-old was traveling northbound along Highway 281 when another vehicle, driven by an unnamed 18-year-old, was also approaching the intersection. Authorities say the 18-year-old failed to yield and struck the 17-year-old’s vehicle. The 18-year-old’s vehicle continued past the initial strike, entered the Northeast ditch and struck a power line pole. The 17-year-old’s vehicle stopped in the intersection.
Both people were taken to the Jamestown Regional Medical Center to be treated. The 18-year-old suffered minor injuries, and the 17-year-old suffered serious injuries.
Both people involved in the crash are Jamestown residents. The 18-year-old is charged with failure to yield to right of way.
