Valley City (KFGO/ VCPD) – Valley City Police responded to a crash early Saturday on the bridge adjacent to the sports bubble and wellness center at Valley City State in the 800 Block of 8th Avenue Southwest, and found a car hanging dangerously off the edge of the bridge, above the Sheyenne River.

Police say 24-year-old Valley City resident Dempsey Williams was driving the car when it went over the bridge’s concrete barrier onto the sidewalk and ended up on the edge of the bridge deck just before 3am.

Williams was safely pulled from the wreckage by first responders from Valley City Fire Rescue Squad and taken to Mercy hospital to be treated. He was then arrested for DUI, driving without liability insurance, and care required.

Valley City Public Works blocked off the sidewalk due to dangerous conditions until repairs are made