FARGO, N.D. (NDHP) – The ND Highway Patrol (NDHP), ND Peace Officer Association (NDPOA), and the
ND Safety Council (NDSC) presented awards to three recipients at a ceremony at the NDHP office in Fargo on June 25th.
The awards were presented for actions during a fatal crash that occurred on January 12th, 2021 along Hwy. 46 MM 107, west of Kindred. The head-on crash on January 12th involved two vehicles, with the driver of one suffering fatal injuries and the other driver sustaining serious injuries. The NDHP investigated the crash. The award recipients were:
Alan Peterson, 69 YOA, West Fargo – ND Safety Council Saved by the Belt Award – Alan was the driver that was seriously injured during the crash but survived because he was wearing his seat belt.
Scott Johnson, 60 YOA, Lisbon – NDPOA Lifesaving Award & NDHP Colonel’s Award of Excellence – Scott witnessed the crash, stopped on scene, removed Peterson from his burning vehicle and rendered aid.
Spencer Mikesh, 31 YOA, Walcott – NDPOA Lifesaving Award & NDHP Colonel’s Award of Excellence – Spencer stopped at the crash and assisted with removing Peterson from his burning vehicle and rendered aid.
More details about the crash are attached below.