Trooper Hilzendeger-Minot

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[Trooper Hilzendeger-Minot @Ahilz258]

This is why you should reduce your speed when driving in fog. It is very difficult to see turning vehicles and we almost had several secondary crashes from other drivers not seeing the crash until the last second. Thankfully no injuries in this crash. (Highway 41 north of Velva)

[Trooper Hilzendeger-Minot @Ahilz258]

There is some very dense fog near Minot this morning. Make sure you manually turn your headlamps on as the auto setting won’t always turn them on in fog. This driver is using their headlamps properly and reducing their speed 👍 (Highway 52 near Velva) #VisionZero

[Trooper Hilzendeger-Minot @Ahilz258]

Roads in the northwest are very icy from some freezing rain this morning. Please slow down. This driver was wearing her seatbelt and not injured (Pictured is a rollover on Highway 83 south of Minot) #VisionZero #NDHP258

[Trooper Hilzendeger-Minot @Ahilz258]

Now that the weather is cooperating law enforcement will be working with towing companies to recover the vehicles that were abandoned during the recent snow storms. Please remember to slow down and move over. #VisionZero #NDHP258 (Pictured is Highway 2 in Minot)

[Trooper Hilzendeger-Minot @Ahilz258]

We have been very busy this week dealing with abandoned vehicles. Even if your vehicle isn’t immediately a hazard it can cause snow drifts in the lanes if it is left too long.

[Trooper Hilzendeger-Minot @Ahilz258]

Edit: I should add that visibility gets worse the further east you travel. It is no travel advised near Jamestown currently

[Trooper Hilzendeger-Minot @Ahilz258]

Road Report: Highway 52 south of Minot to Jamestown is very icy. Visibility is decent, but you will need extra distance to stop so please reduce your speeds. #Roadreport #NDHP258

[Trooper Hilzendeger-Minot @Ahilz258]

Road report: Highway 83 from Minot to the Minot Air Force Base has reduced visibility and drifting due to the strong winds. #roadreport #Minot

[Trooper Hilzendeger-Minot @Ahilz258]

Shoutout to all the wrecker services that helped clear the stranded motorists on Highway 52 today so we can safely reopen the Highway. Highway 52 is still closed from Minot to Jamestown at the time of this post. (Pictured is Highway 52 at Harvey)

[Trooper Hilzendeger-Minot @Ahilz258]

Friendly reminder we are currently in a high fire danger index in most of the state. Shoutout to Minot Rural Firefighters for getting this grass fire under control quickly. (Highway 83 Bypass and 46th Ave Nw)

[Trooper Hilzendeger-Minot @Ahilz258]

Update on train derailment: County Road 10 is still closed (between Burlington and Des Lacs) to allow room for first responders and work equipment to manage the incident. Please avoid the area until further notice.

[Trooper Hilzendeger-Minot @Ahilz258]

Troopers are assisting with a train derailment west of Minot. Ward County Road 10 is closed between Burlington and Des Lacs.

[Trooper Hilzendeger-Minot @Ahilz258]

@NDHighwayPatrol Highway 23 is now open

[Trooper Hilzendeger-Minot @Ahilz258]

Highway 23 is now open

[Trooper Hilzendeger-Minot @Ahilz258]

Highway 23 is shut down just west of Makoti for a fatal crash investigation. Roadways are very icy and visibility is poor. Please avoid the area. #NDHP258

[Trooper Hilzendeger-Minot @Ahilz258]

This is not what you want to see when trying to get to work in the morning. #blizzard

[Trooper Hilzendeger-Minot @Ahilz258]

I found this good boy patrolling Highway 52 today. He got to be a real police K9 until he was safely brought back home.

[Trooper Hilzendeger-Minot @Ahilz258]

Blowing snow is causing very limited visibility and hazardous travel. Pictured is Highway 83 just north of the Minot Air Force Base. #NDHP258 #RoadReport

[Trooper Hilzendeger-Minot @Ahilz258]

Highway 52 is now open #NDHP258

[Trooper Hilzendeger-Minot @Ahilz258]

Update on Highway 52 road closure near Minot at 6pm. The roadway is still closed for vehicle recovery and the crash is under investigation. An official media release will be issued later. #NDHP258

[Trooper Hilzendeger-Minot @Ahilz258]

@JoeSkurzTV Roadway is still closed. We will also be issuing a Media release tonight.

[Trooper Hilzendeger-Minot @Ahilz258]

Highway 52 is closed at mm82 west of Minot for a fatal crash investigation. #NDHP258