EMBDEN, N.D. (KFGO) – The driver of a semi was cited after a collision with a pickup north of Embden in western Cass County.
Deputies were on patrol when someone notified them of the crash.
The pickup and semi, pulling a trailer, were both in a field. The driver of the pickup was removed by first responders and fire crews. He was taken to a Fargo hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The investigation determined that the pickup was turning onto a field approach road when it was struck from behind by the semi. The semi driver was not hurt. He was cited for distracted driving.
Deputies were assisted by Casselton Fire and Ambulance, the Alice Fire Dept. and Buffalo’s Quick Response Unit. The collision was took place at about 1:20 p.m. Thursday.
