The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the Crookston man who died Tuesday morning in a head-on collision east of Thompson (ND).
Forty-two-year-old Thomas McWaters was killed when his westbound pickup truck was struck by an eastbound Dodge Charger that crossed the center line on County Road 7.
McWaters was pronounced dead at the scene. Troopers say he was not wearing a seat belt.
The driver of the Charger, 20-year-old Tyson Horton of Fertile (MN), was not injured. Horton was wearing a seat belt.
Air bags deployed in both vehicles.
Authorities say charges may be forthcoming against Horton, pending an investigation.
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