MOUNTRAIL COUNTY, N.D. – A tragic incident unfolded last night, April 14, in Mountrail County, claiming the life of a Stanley, North Dakota resident. According to reports from the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the 37-year-old man embarked on a journey northward from his Stanley home on his dirt bike, destined for a nearby field.
Tragically, the evening took a devastating turn around 7:15 p.m. when the man collided with a rock, leading to a loss of control and his ejection from the vehicle. Despite efforts to locate him swiftly, he was discovered some time later and rushed to Mountrail County Medical Center, where, regrettably, he was pronounced deceased.
Compounding the tragedy, it was revealed that the man was not wearing a helmet at the time of the incident. The circumstances surrounding the crash are currently under thorough investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol, as they strive to ascertain the full details of this heartbreaking event.