Sawyer Richardson dies in fatal Richland County, North Dakota car crash
Fatal Richland County, North Dakota car crash death of Sawyer Richardson – Obituary
A 29-year-old man from Sheldon, North Dakota, was killed in a rollover crash late Sunday night in Richland County. Authorities identified the victim as Sawyer Richardson.
According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 9:30 p.m. on April 19 along Richland County Road 3, roughly 2.5 miles north of Barney. Richardson was driving a 1974 Chevrolet pickup southbound when the vehicle veered off the roadway, entered a ditch, and overturned.
Officials reported that Richardson was partially ejected during the crash and suffered fatal injuries, despite wearing a seat belt.
Emergency crews from multiple agencies responded to the scene, including the North Dakota State Patrol, Richland County Sheriff’s Department, and local fire and ambulance services.
The incident remains under investigation by the North Dakota State Patrol.