NDHP – On May 21st, 2024, at approximately 10:42 am, a single vehicle injury crash occurred approximately 16 miles west of Minot on Highway 2 near mile marker 128. A 2000 Sterling Dump Truck being driven by Jeffrey Krout was hauling a load of asphalt westbound on Highway 2 near mile marker 128. The front left steer tire blew out causing the dump truck to enter the median and cross the eastbound lanes of Highway 2. The dump truck entered the south ditch and overturned. Krout sustained serious injuries and was transported to Trinity Hospital in Minot. Asphalt crews cleared the eastbound lanes which were covered by asphalt.

The crash remains under investigation by the NDHP.