A motorist from Minnesota crashed his car into a guardrail, then into a large truck and was killed moments after crossing into Fargo, authorities said.
The wreck occurred about 1:10 p.m. Tuesday along Interstate 94 near University Avenue, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
The driver was a 75-year-old Twin Valley man, the patrol said. His 75-year-old passenger, from Mahnomen, Minn., survived her injuries.
The driver lost control of the car on westbound I-94, hit an overpass guardrail to his right, veered back to the left and hit the truck, the patrol said. The semi driver was unhurt.
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