Watford City Man Dead Following Early Saturday Vehicle Collision Near New Town

(Bismarck, ND) — A Watford City man is dead following Saturday’s head-on collision on ND-23 just east of New Town. Troopers say the 18-year-old victim was declared dead at the scene after his eastbound Dodge minivan collided with an oncoming semi tractor-trailer early Saturday morning. The victim’s body reportedly was partially ejected from the vehicle. No other injuries are reported. Troopers are investigating.