– Lisbon man killed in crash near Finley

Finley (NDHP) — The North Dakota Highway Patrol has released the name of a A 35-year-old Lisbon, North Dakota, man who was killed in a head-on collision in Steele County.

Cody Rader was killed in the crash near Finley on Wednesday, August, 18 when he apparently crossed the center line, striking a Peterbilt tractor. He was declared dead at the scene.

54 year old, Ernest Matelski, of Hillsboro, was driving a Peterbilt tractor southbound on Highway 32 Wednesday morning south of Finley, and Rader was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche northbound. The Chevrolet crossed the center line into the southbound lane, striking the Peterbilt head-on, according to the NDHP.

The Peterbilt and its loaded trailer went into the west ditch and the Chevrolet entered the east ditch, rolling onto its top and catching fire, according to NDHP. Matelski was not injured

Road conditions were dry and weather conditions were clear with light wind. It is unknown if Rader was wearing a seatbelt.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation by NDHP. The Steele County Sheriff, Hope Ambulance and the Hope Fire Department assisted at the scene.