Man Dies After Vehicle Struck by Fleeing Driver in Cass County
In Cass County, North Dakota, a 49-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning when a driver fleeing a traffic stop at 109 mph ran a stop sign and collided with his vehicle. The incident occurred at the intersection of County…
Lafayette, IN, September 21, 2026 —
A fatal collision occurred early Sunday morning in Cass County, North Dakota, resulting in the death of a 49-year-old man. The incident involved a vehicle that was reportedly fleeing from a traffic stop at a high rate of speed.
The crash took place at the intersection of County Road 14 and County Road 81. According to preliminary information, the driver of one vehicle was evading a traffic stop when they reached speeds of approximately 109 miles per hour.
Authorities stated that the fleeing driver failed to stop at a stop sign at the specified intersection. This action led to a collision with the vehicle occupied by the 49-year-old victim, who sustained fatal injuries. The driver’s identity and any charges they may be facing have not been immediately released.
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident. Further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the traffic stop and the subsequent pursuit are expected as the investigation progresses. The timeline for the release of additional information has not been specified.
Story summarized from the original created by Devin Fry, Gray News staff on www.wlfi.com, see more information here.
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