NDHP – On June 18, 2024, at approximately 04:03 am, a 2014 John Deere 744 Payloader was driving west on Highway 23 near mile marker 54. The payloader had all of the front lights and rear lights activated. The operator of the payloader observed a vehicle (2017 Honda CR-V) traveling west on Highway 23 coming up behind the payloader. The operator of the payloader merged toward the shoulder of the road. The Honda CR-V struck the right rear corner of the payloader. The payloader came to rest in the westbound lanes of Highway 23.

The Honda CR-V came to rest on the north side of Highway 23. The driver of the payloader was not injured. The driver of the Honda CR-V sustained fatal injuries.

The crash remains under investigation by the NDHP. Release of names is pending next of kinnotification.