Thompson ND  (NDHP)  The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports that  a  Peterbilt Semi with Car Hauler Trailer was traveling on I-29 Wednesday about 4:40-pm, from Minneapolis MN to Grand Forks ND transporting new vehicles to local dealerships, along  I-29 at MP 133, two Miles North of Thompson ND.

The semi driver, 42 year old Kenneth Finley from Newport, Michigan, lost control of his semi on slick and slushy road conditions with light snow falling, and entered the median. The semi and trailer rolled onto its right side. Several new vehicles were thrown from the trailer and damaged in the crash.  Finley was transported to Altru Hospital in Grand Forks for his injuries.  The report says he was wearing a Lap and Shoulder at the time of the crash.

This crash remains under investigation by NDHP Troopers, with a traffic violation pending the investigation.

Assisting at the scene were Altru Ambulance and the Thompson Fire Department.