Two Injured in Valley City Vehicle Crash

Authorities investigating cause of collision at Main Street and Central Avenue intersection.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 5:20pm

Two people suffered injuries during a two-vehicle crash that occurred shortly after 5 pm on Thursday, March 26th at the intersection of Main Street and Central Avenue in Valley City, North Dakota. One vehicle's airbags deployed, and the Valley City Fire Department responded to assist in removing two occupants from one of the vehicles. Both injured occupants were transported by Barnes County Ambulance for possible injuries, while the driver of the other vehicle was unharmed. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Valley City Police Department.

Why it matters

Vehicle collisions at busy intersections can lead to serious injuries and are a common public safety concern for many communities. Understanding the factors that contribute to these types of crashes is important for developing strategies to improve road safety and prevent future incidents.

The details

According to Police Chief Nick Horner, the two-vehicle crash occurred shortly after 5 pm on Thursday, March 26th at the intersection of Main Street and Central Avenue in Valley City. One of the vehicles involved had its airbags deploy during the collision. The Valley City Fire Department responded to the scene and assisted in removing two occupants from one of the vehicles. Both injured occupants were then transported by Barnes County Ambulance for possible injuries, while the driver of the other vehicle was unharmed. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Valley City Police Department.

  • The crash occurred shortly after 5 pm on Thursday, March 26th.

The players

Nick Horner

Police Chief of the Valley City Police Department.

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What’s next

The Valley City Police Department is continuing its investigation into the cause of the crash.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of intersection safety and the need for ongoing efforts to improve road conditions and driver behavior in order to prevent similar collisions from occurring in the future.