- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Beulah Today
By the People, for the People
7-Year-Old Killed, Multiple Injured in North Dakota Crash
Collision occurred near Glen Ullin, investigation ongoing
Mar. 28, 2026 at 10:33am
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
The tragic aftermath of a fatal traffic collision near Glen Ullin, North Dakota, exposes the human cost of road safety violations.Beulah TodayA 7-year-old child died and several others were seriously injured in a traffic collision that occurred on Thursday, March 26, approximately 15 miles north of Glen Ullin, North Dakota. The crash involved a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado and a 2014 Ford Escape, with the Ford Escape failing to stop at a stop sign and being struck on the passenger side by the Chevrolet.
Why it matters
This tragic incident highlights the importance of traffic safety and the need for drivers to be vigilant, especially in poor visibility conditions. The investigation into potential charges against the driver of the Ford Escape also underscores the legal consequences that can arise from traffic violations resulting in fatalities or severe injuries.
The details
According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 7:05 a.m. Anthony Deavers, 35, of Beulah, was driving the Chevrolet Colorado south on Highway 49, while Laura Backhaus, 40, of New Salem, was driving the Ford Escape west on 28th Street Southwest. The Ford Escape failed to stop at a stop sign, entered the intersection, and was struck by the Chevrolet Colorado on the front passenger side.
- The crash occurred at 7:05 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
- The crash happened approximately 15 miles north of Glen Ullin, North Dakota.
The players
Anthony Deavers
A 35-year-old resident of Beulah, North Dakota, who was driving the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado involved in the crash.
Laura Backhaus
A 40-year-old resident of New Salem, North Dakota, who was driving the 2014 Ford Escape involved in the crash.
What they’re saying
“The Highway Patrol's investigation into potential charges highlights the serious legal consequences that can arise from traffic violations, particularly when they result in fatalities or severe injuries.”
— Samantha Carter, Editor-in-Chief, Newsy-Today.com
What’s next
The North Dakota Highway Patrol is continuing its investigation into the crash, including whether the 7-year-old passenger in the Ford Escape was wearing a seatbelt at the time. Potential charges against Laura Backhaus are also under investigation.
The takeaway
This tragic incident serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of safe driving practices, such as obeying traffic signals and wearing seatbelts, especially in hazardous weather conditions. The community will undoubtedly feel the impact of this loss, and the investigation's findings may lead to changes in traffic safety policies or enforcement to prevent similar accidents in the future.
