Crashes, Ice Covered Bridge Decks, Slow Down

CSi  The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports that at approximately 9:00 am, Friday, approximately one dozen drivers were found to be travelling too fast for conditions on the ice covered Red River bridge deck. After sliding out of control, most regained and drove from the scene. Four crashes were investigated by the North Dakota Highway Patrol. The Minnesota Highway patrol investigated crashes as well. Two occupants were transported by ambulance to hospitals to be treated for injuries.

The ice covered bridge deck requires drivers to slow down. Following too close, abrupt lane changes and aggressive braking were additional factors leading to the crashes.

Assistance was given by the Fargo PD, Moorhead PD, Clay County Sherriff’s department, Fargo Fire Department, and the Minnesota Highway Patrol.