– New Year’s Eve Crash Hwy 281 S Jamestown

Jamestown (NDHP) The ND Highway Patrol reports a 39 year old Jamestown man was injured Friday about 9:21 p.m. in a crash between his pickup and a semi, on U.S. Highway 281 two miles south of Jamestown.

Sgt. Ben Kennelly reports, a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban driven by 39 year old Ian Winchester of Jamestown, was southbound along with a 2016 International truck pulling a flatbed load of lumber, driven by 47 year old Darshan Singh, of Saskatoon, SK.

The Chevrolet slowed down and the International began to pass. The Chevrolet began to turn left to the east, striking the International. The International then entered the west ditch traveling southbound, overturning onto the driver’s side with the trailer overturning on its top. The Chevrolet was pulled into the ditch by the momentum of the semi and stayed upright.

Both drivers were able to exit their vehicles. They were wearing seat belts

Winchester received a minor injury, both drivers declined treatment on the scene.

Assisting at the scene were, the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office and Jamestown Area Ambulance Service.

The crash remains under investigation by the Highway Patrol