MEDIA ALERT - West Fargo Police Department responds to Saturday, May 9 traffic collision
Addie Stewart
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For more information, contact: Addie Stewart, West Fargo Police Department Manager of Public Information Office: 701-515-5322 Cell: 701-405-5781
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West Fargo Police Department responds to Saturday, May 9 traffic collision
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(West Fargo, N.D. – May 11, 2026) At approximately 9:54 p.m. Saturday, May 9, the West Fargo Police Department responded to the intersection of 10th Avenue E. and 9th Street E. for reports of a collision.
Upon arrival, officers found a two-vehicle collision with both vehicles having sustained significant damage. The driver of vehicle one disregarded a traffic signal and was struck by oncoming traffic in the intersection. The driver of vehicle one initially fled on foot to a nearby residence.
The driver of vehicle one was later identified as a juvenile male who did not possess a valid driver’s license. The juvenile will be referred to juvenile court for charges.
The driver of vehicle two was transported to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
The West Fargo Police Department was assisted by the West Fargo Fire Department and Sanford Ambulance. |
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About West Fargo Police Department The West Fargo Police Department operates with 83 sworn police officers, seven K-9 units, 15 civilian employees and nine volunteers. The department has the responsibility to protect life and safeguard property in a highly effective and efficient manner and to engage the community in a collaborative crime prevention program. For information about the West Fargo Police Department events, please visit www.westfargopolice.com or follow @WestFargoPolice on Facebook, X and Instagram. |
Addie Stewart Manager of Public Information, West Fargo Police Department | ||
 | Phone: 701-515-5322 Mobile: 701-405-5781 Addisen...@westfargond.gov 800 4th Ave E, West Fargo, ND 58078 Visit us online: westfargopolice.com | |
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