ASHLEY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – An Ellendale man was seriously injured after rolling a semi onto its side in rural McIntosh County Monday afternoon.

The North Dakota Highway patrol reports that the 60 year-old driver was traveling northbound on 63rd Avenue SE, which was controlled travel due to a narrow roadway and construction equipment in the area. A line of traffic was traveling south when the Mack truck met the line. Due to dry conditions, a large amount of dust was in the air and reduced visibility.

The truck ran off the roadway and entered the east ditch, rolling onto its passenger side and came to rest in a slough. The driver was flown by Avera Careflight to St. Luke’s hospital to be treated for his injuries.

The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol. They were assisted by the McIntosh County Sheriff’s Department, Ashley Ambulance, Ashley Rural Fire, and Avera Careflight.