North Dakota
North Dakota U.S. Senate candidate safe after crash in South Dakota – KVRR Local News
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) – A Jamestown professor who’s running for North Dakota’s Democratic U.S. Senate seat announced on social media that she and her family were involved in a crash over the weekend in South Dakota.
Katrina Christiansen says the crash happened Saturday near Plankinton.
“My family was in a car crash as another car was attempting to pass a semi and hit us. We are all okay because of the volunteer Plankinton Fire & Rescue’s efforts. This rural fire and rescue department saved the day. These folks represent the courage and generosity that makes our country exceptional. My family is so thankful for their dedication to helping people in the worst moments.”
Plankinton is in southeastern South Dakota, about 95 miles west of Sioux Falls.