Fatal head-on collision in Ward County leaves 84-year-old Burlington man dead

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Burlington, North Dakota
Highway 2
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Burlington North Dakota in Burlington, North Dakota: At 2:29 p.m., an 84‑year‑old driver of a 2020 Subaru Forester traveling eastbound on Highway 2 near mile marker 136 west of Burlington crossed the median and entered the westbound lane, striking a 2026 Dodge Ram 1500 head‑on. The collision was fatal for the Subaru driver, who died at the scene, while the Dodge driver was life‑flighted to Minot. The crash is under investigation by the North Dakota State Patrol.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
84-year-old Burlington man At-fault party

Original reporting

Fatal head-on collision in Ward County leaves 84-year-old Burlington man dead

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