Fatal Watford City rollover crash under investigation by McKenzie County Sheriff Department

(Watford City, ND) -- A Minot man is dead following yesterday's early morning rollover crash near Watford City.  

Troopers say the motorist was headed west on 28th Street Northwest in a rural area of McKenzie County at around 6 a.m. when he misjudged a curve and veered off the road. Officials say the vehicle flipped at least once before hitting a fence and ending up in a ditch. The motorist, who was ejected from the vehicle, was declared dead at the scene. No other injuries are reported.  

North Dakota Highway Patrol Troopers are still investigating the crash.