Child Killed, 5 Injured in Glen Ullin Crash

Authorities say a woman failed to stop at an intersection, leading to a deadly collision.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 5:05pm

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A tragic crash near Glen Ullin, North Dakota has left a 7-year-old child dead and five others, including three other children, seriously injured. The collision occurred when an SUV driven by a woman from New Salem failed to stop at an intersection and was struck by a southbound truck on Highway 49.

Why it matters

Fatal car crashes, especially those involving children, are devastating events that deeply impact local communities. This incident raises concerns about intersection safety and the need for increased driver awareness, especially in rural areas.

The details

According to investigators, the crash happened just before 5:00 a.m. on Thursday near the intersection of Highway 49 and 28th Street Southwest. The woman driving the SUV failed to stop, and her vehicle was T-boned by the southbound truck. The 7-year-old child in the SUV was pronounced dead at the scene. The SUV driver and three other children aged 4, 9, and 12 were all transported to a hospital in Bismarck with serious injuries. The truck driver was also injured.

  • The crash occurred just before 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2026.

The players

New Salem Woman

The driver of the SUV who failed to stop at the intersection, leading to the deadly collision.

Truck Driver

The driver of the southbound truck on Highway 49 who collided with the SUV.

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What’s next

Authorities are continuing to investigate the crash and will determine if any charges will be filed against the SUV driver.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the importance of driver safety, especially at rural intersections, and the devastating impact that a momentary lapse in judgment can have on a community.