NDHP – A 2024 Yamaha off-highway motorcycle (“dirt bike”), driven by Brianna Krein, was traveling
south in the west ditch of US83 near 5th Ave NE, on the south side of Sterling. Ms. Krein
attempted to cross US83 to the east at 5th Ave NE. A 2016 Freightliner, driven by Larry
Rozmarynowski, was traveling south on US83, loaded with gravel, when the motorcycle
entered the roadway. The semi was unable to stop when the motorcycle entered the
southbound lane, striking the motorcycle on the left side. Ms. Krein was airlifted by Sanford
AirMed to Sanford in Bismarck with serious injuries. Ms. Krein was wearing a helmet. Mr.
Rozmarynowski was not injured. This crash is currently under investigation by the North
Dakota Highway Patrol.

]US Highway 83 was closed on the south side of Sterling until the scene could be cleared. The
road was reopened at 11:00 pm on 7/28/2024.