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NDHP Identifies Driver Killed in Nelson County Crash

By Ryan Cunningham May 11, 2026 | 6:38 AM

(KNOX) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified a 93 year old man who died in a two vehicle crash in Nelson County on Friday.

Authorities say Leonard Aamot failed to yield to an oncoming vehicle and his car was struck in a T-bone type of collision.  The crash occurred at the intersection of U.S. Highway 2 and Highway 1 around 4:30 p.m.

The driver of the other vehicle was a 41 year old female from Grand Forks.  The woman and two juvenile passengers were not injured.

The NDHP says the accident remains under investigation.

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