ECKELSON, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – A 24 year-old Jamestown man died from injuries suffered in a rollover crash on I-94 that was reported about 12:30pm on Thursday, June 3rd.

A semitrailer was in the right lane of I-94 and had slowed for a grass fire in the south ditch when a 2021 Jeep Wrangler began overtaking the semi in the left lane.

The jeep drifted over the center line and sideswiped the rear tires of the dump trailer, causing it to lose control. The jeep entered the median, overturned, and came to rest in the westbound lane. The driver, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected and died at the scene.

The 62 year-old passenger was injured with non-life threatening injuries and transported to the hospital where he was later released. The driver of the semi was not injured.

The Highway Patrol said traffic was rerouted for more than two hours following the crash. The crash remains under investigation.

The state highway patrol was assisted by Barnes County SO, Sanborn Fire, Valley City Rural Fire, and Barnes County Ambulance.