Two impaired drivers arrested after head-on crash near Carrington

CARRINGTON, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The North Dakota Highway Patrol says two impaired drivers were involved in a head-on crash late Thursday night just south of Carrington.

Investigators say a northbound pickup crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a southbound SUV.

Both drivers were taken to a hospital and treated for minor injuries.

According to investigators, both drivers were then arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. They say one driver’s preliminary breath test showed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.155, while the other tested at 0.173.

Investigators also say one of the drivers was not wearing a seat belt.

They note that in a head-on crash like this, the outcome could easily have been far worse.

Law enforcement is using the crash as a reminder that impaired driving puts everyone on the road at risk.

They urge anyone who has been drinking or using impairing substances to plan ahead for a sober ride, saying one decision can change lives in an instant.