Bismarck  (NDHP)  On August 26th, Donte Brave Crow, 8 YOA, West Fargo, received the ND Highway Patrol and ND Safety Council Saved by the Helmet Award.

Donte was involved in a vehicle vs. bicycle crash on June 12th, 2019 near L.E. Berger Elementary School in West Fargo.  Donte was crossing the street when he was struck by a Ford Explorer.  Donte was wearing his bicycle helmet the day of the crash and the helmet saved his life.  During the collision, Donte’s head was struck by the Ford and he was run over.  Donte suffered injuries he continues to recover from, but the helmet saved his life.

Donte was presented the award at the ND Highway Patrol office in Fargo on August 26th.

Below is a picture of Donte and Trooper Adam Malafa, the investigating trooper from the crash and the individual that nominated Donte for the award.