(CSi-NDHP)  On December 15, 2017, at 6:05 pm, a Chevy Impala driven by  88 year old Glen Maurer,  was westbound in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 94 near MM 343 and side swiped an eastbound Nissan Murano driven by 61 year old Michael Weigelt from Fessenden. 56 year old Michelle Weigelt, a  passenger of the Murano, got out of the Murano to check on Maurer.

A short time later an eastbound Chevrolet pickup driven by 19 year old Austin Owen,  from Gackle struck the disabled Impala that remained on the eastbound lane. The Impala then struck Weigelt who was standing nearby. Weigelt suffered serious injuries. F-M Ambulance transported Weigelt and Maurer to a Fargo Hospital.A period of heavy snowfall covered road at the time of the crash.

All occupants were seat belted. Maurer was cited for driving the wrong direction on the roadway. The crash remains under investigation by the Highway Patrol.

The Cass County Sherrif’s Department, West Fargo Fire Department, and Mapleton First responders assisted.