Keene, ND (November 1, 2024) — A Nevada man lost his life in a two-vehicle collision northeast of Keene in McKenzie County on Monday morning, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol.

The accident occurred near mile marker 31 on Highway 23, approximately 16 miles west of New Town and 5.4 miles northeast of Keene. Authorities reported that 29-year-old Travis Nofoa from Las Vegas, Nevada, was driving westbound when he crossed the center line and collided with an eastbound 2018 Freightliner semi-truck, driven by 47-year-old Kessellie Boakai of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Nofoa suffered fatal injuries in the collision, while Boakai sustained serious injuries. Boakai was initially taken to McKenzie County Health in Watford City and later airlifted to another medical facility for further treatment.

The North Dakota Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

• The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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