Updated Cass County Fatal Crash- 19th Ave & 9th St E West Fargo
What: Three vehicle fatal crash
Where: 19th Ave & 9th St E West Fargo
When: June 28, 2023 at 9:23pm

NARRATIVE:
At 9:23PM the Chevy Cobalt was driving south on 9th St S crossing the intersection with 19th Ave E. The Chevy Cobalt had a green light while crossing. The 2010 Town and Country was driving west on 19th Avenue E and approached the intersection of 9th St. S at a high speed. The light was red when the Chrysler Town and County entered the intersection striking the Chevy

Road Conditions: Dry pavement
Weather Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Crash Involvement: Town & Country drove through red light striking a Chevy Cobalt
Type of Crash: Right angle
Agencies Involved: West Fargo Police Department, West Fargo Fire ND, Sanford Ambulance, and Highway Patrol.
Vehicle No. 1: 2010 Chrysler Town and Country
Driver No. 1: Sabastijan Tahirovic,30, Fargo, ND- Injured
Restraints: Not belted
Charges: Criminal vehicular homicide, driving under the influence-Drugs, driving under suspension, possession of controlled substance-Marijuana, and driving without liability insurance
Vehicle No. 2: 2006 Chevy Cobalt
Driver No. 2: Saphyre Johnson ,28, from Bemidji, MN- Fatal
Restraints: In use
Charges: None
Vehicle No. 3: 2023 Dodge Ram 2500
Driver No. 3: Unoccupied