Man dies when SUV rear-ended

Published 8:00 pm Monday, August 7, 2017

DICKINSON, N.D. — Authorities said an 81-year-old Dickinson, North Dakota, man died when his SUV was struck from the rear by a Minnesota motorist.

The North Dakota Highway Patrol said the crash happened Friday night on Interstate 94 east of Dickinson.

The patrol said both vehicles were westbound when a Honda Accord driven by a 62-year-old Cottage Grove man, struck the 81-year-old man’s Chevy Blazer from behind, causing the SUV to enter the median and roll.

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The driver of the Blazer was killed. His name was not released. The Honda also entered the median and came to a stop. The driver of the Honda was not hurt. Both drivers were wearing seat belts.