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FARGO, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports that three crashes occurred on I-94 near West Fargo during a period of heavy snow December 15th.

Sgt. Tom Herzig says that at around 6:05 PM, a Chevy Impala driven by Glen Maurer, 88, was westbound in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 94 near MM 343 and side swiped an eastbound Nissan Murano driven by 61 year old Michael Weigelt from Fessenden. Michelle Weigelt, a 56 year old passenger of the Murano, got out of the vehicle to check on Maurer.

A short time later an eastbound Chevrolet pickup driven by Austin Owen, 19, from Gackle struck the disabled Impala that remained on the eastbound lane. The Impala then struck Weigelt who was standing nearby. Weigelt suffered serious injuries.

F-M Ambulance transported Weigelt and Maurer to a Fargo Hospital. A period of heavy snowfall covered road at the time of the crash.

“All occupants were seat belted,” Sgt. Herzig reported. “Maurer was cited for driving the wrong direction on the roadway. The crash remains under investigation by the Highway Patrol.”