Christine, ND (May 8, 2026) – Emergency units responded at about 11:35 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, after a single-vehicle rollover crash in the 5400 block of Highway 81, about three miles north of Christine.
A cellular emergency crash detection system alerted 911 to the wreck. A 2026 Honda Civic was found at the scene after it had been traveling north on County Road 81.
Officials said the car was moving at an apparent high rate of speed when it failed to negotiate a westbound curve. The Honda entered the east ditch, vaulted, and rolled.
The driver, a 20-year-old woman from West Fargo, suffered serious injuries and was flown to Sanford Hospital in Fargo. A 19-year-old female passenger from Moorhead, Minnesota, was also seriously injured and taken by ambulance to Sanford Hospital in Fargo.
The driver was charged with driving under the influence and criminal vehicular injury.
The crash remains under investigation. Additional details may become available as authorities continue their review. We extend our thoughts to those injured and wish them a full recovery.
Why Rollover Crashes Can Cause Serious Injuries
Rollover crashes can be dangerous because the vehicle may strike the ground multiple times. Each impact can move occupants in different directions. This can raise the risk of head, neck, chest, and back injuries.
Seat belt use can affect the severity of injuries in a rollover. A seat belt helps keep a person in the seat during sudden movement. Without one, a person may hit the interior of the vehicle or be partly or fully thrown from it.
Curves can also add risk, especially at night. A driver may have less time to react if speed, road shape, or limited visibility affects control. Rollover crashes often require careful medical checks because some injuries may not be visible right away.
