Former Moorhead city truck driver charged in death of 9-year-old boy

Victor Carl Port faces misdemeanor charges for failing to yield to pedestrian and driving without proper license

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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A former Moorhead city truck driver has been charged with two misdemeanors, including failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, in relation to a July 2025 crash that killed a 9-year-old boy riding his bicycle. Victor Carl Port, 64, told investigators he never saw the child before the fatal collision.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the need for increased driver awareness and safety measures around school zones and crosswalks to protect vulnerable road users like children. The charges against Port raise questions about licensing requirements and accountability for municipal vehicle operators.

The details

According to the criminal complaint, on July 31, 2025, Port was driving a City of Moorhead water truck when he struck and killed 9-year-old Adam Amin, who was riding his bicycle in a marked crosswalk. Port told investigators he stopped at the four-way stop, then began making a left turn when he heard a bang near the front passenger-side tire, but never saw the bike or rider before the crash.

  • The incident occurred on July 31, 2025.
  • Port was charged on February 14, 2026, more than six months after the crash.

The players

Victor Carl Port

A 64-year-old former Moorhead city truck driver who was charged with two misdemeanors related to the crash that killed a 9-year-old boy.

Adam Amin

A 9-year-old boy who was riding his bicycle in a marked crosswalk when he was struck and killed by a City of Moorhead water truck driven by Port.

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What they’re saying

“We must do more to protect vulnerable road users, especially children, in our communities.”

— Jill Thompson, Moorhead City Council Member (Valley News Live)

What’s next

Port is scheduled to appear in Clay County District Court on March 1, 2026 for an initial hearing on the charges.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the need for enhanced driver training, licensing requirements, and safety measures around school zones and crosswalks to prevent similar devastating crashes involving vulnerable road users in the future.