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Jamestown Woman Dies in I-94 Crash Near Valley City
North Dakota Highway Patrol investigating fatal wrong-way collision on interstate
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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A 26-year-old woman from Jamestown, North Dakota was killed early Sunday morning when the jeep she was driving eastbound in the westbound lanes of Interstate 94 left the roadway and struck a bridge support in Barnes County.
Why it matters
Fatal wrong-way crashes on highways are a serious public safety concern, often resulting from impaired or distracted driving. This incident highlights the need for increased awareness and enforcement to prevent such tragedies.
The details
According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the jeep driven by the Jamestown woman departed the roadway at mile marker 298 on I-94 and collided with a bridge support on the north side of the interstate. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained in the crash.
- The crash occurred early Sunday morning, March 8, 2026.
The players
North Dakota Highway Patrol
The state law enforcement agency investigating the fatal crash on Interstate 94.
Jamestown woman
The 26-year-old driver who was killed when her jeep struck a bridge support after traveling the wrong way on the interstate.
What’s next
The North Dakota Highway Patrol continues to investigate the cause of the fatal wrong-way crash.
The takeaway
This tragic incident underscores the critical importance of safe driving practices, such as avoiding impaired or distracted driving, to prevent devastating crashes on highways and save lives.
