NDHP – On December 6 at 6:35pm Deputy Christopher Tracy was traveling southbound on 6th Ave (Hwy 1806) in Mandan approaching the intersection with 3rd St SE. Deputy Tracy had a green light and proceeded to drive thru the intersection. Pedestrian, Joseph Conica, was walking westbound on the northside of 3rd Street SE within the crosswalk. Conica was within the crosswalk of 6th Ave SE in the southbound lane when he was struck by Deputy Tracy who did not see him until just before the collision. Conica was wearing darker clothing. Conica was transported to CHI St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck for minor injuries. Deputy Tracy did not have his emergency lights on and was not responding to any calls. Crash remains under investigation by the
Highway Patrol.