UPDATE: Teen with life-threatening injuries after motorcycle crash is identified

Published: Nov. 2, 2022 at 5:08 PM CDT|Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 10:12 PM CDT
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FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - An 18-year-old man has life-threatening injuries after his motorcycle crashed into an SUV in Fargo on Wednesday afternoon. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says Jake Krumm of West Fargo has serious injuries.

The crash happened at the intersection of 40th Avenue and 66th Street South, a few blocks west of Sheyenne High School, around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 2. The motorcycle was driving east on 40th Avenue while the SUV was turning left from 66th Street to go west on 40th Avenue South. The motorcycle hit the front left corner of the SUV.

Krumm was thrown from the motorcycle and landed in the roadway. He was transported to a local hospital for serious, life-threatening injuries.

The SUV was being driven by a 15-year-old Fargo girl who had two juvenile passengers with her. All three people in the SUV were wearing seatbelts and were not hurt. The Highway Patrol says the names of the three juveniles will not be released.

Traffic was rerouted on 40th Avenue South for a couple hours following the crash.

Highway Patrol is still investigating and says charges are pending in this incident.