Injury Crash Occurs On Hwy 85 South Of Williston

Driver charged with driving without license, insurance after crossing into oncoming lane

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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A 2025 Chevrolet, driven by a 33-year-old Williston man, was traveling northbound on Highway 85 near mile marker 176 on Thursday, February 19th around 10:55 AM when the vehicle lost control on icy roads and crossed over into the southbound lane, striking a 2007 Ford F-150 pulling a flatbed trailer.

Why it matters

Icy road conditions and driver negligence contributed to this serious crash, highlighting the importance of safe winter driving practices and the need for all drivers to be properly licensed and insured to protect themselves and others on the road.

The details

The Chevrolet driver struck the passenger side of the Ford, causing serious injuries to the 66-year-old Arnegard man driving the Ford. Both the Chevrolet driver and his 36-year-old passenger from Austin, TX were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Chevrolet driver was charged with driving without a license and without liability insurance.

  • The crash occurred on Thursday, February 19, 2026 around 10:55 AM.

The players

33-year-old Williston man

The driver of the 2025 Chevrolet that lost control and crossed into oncoming traffic.

66-year-old Arnegard man

The driver of the 2007 Ford F-150 pulling a flatbed trailer that was struck by the Chevrolet.

36-year-old Austin, TX man

The passenger in the 2025 Chevrolet.

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What’s next

The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota State Patrol.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for all drivers to exercise caution, maintain proper licensing and insurance, and be prepared for winter driving conditions to prevent serious crashes and protect themselves and others on the road.