Herman Van Den Berg dies in fatal collision northwest of Page
Fatal collision northwest of Page death of Herman Van Den Berg
The authorities in the region have identified the deceased individual involved in the recent fatal accident. The man killed was identified as Herman Van Den Berg, a 33-year-old resident of Colgate, North Dakota. This tragic incident occurred in the early morning hours of Thursday.
Initial reports confirm that Van Den Berg was operating a combine when he collided with the lead locomotive of a BNSF freight train approximately northwest of Page. This significant impact resulted in a derailment involving the train’s engine and roughly twenty rail cars. Fortunately, there were no other individuals on board the train who suffered any injuries as a result of this collision.
Law enforcement agencies, specifically the Highway Patrol, are currently investigating the cause of this unfortunate accident. All available information suggests that the collision happened while Van Den Berg was traveling southbound on Cass County Road 1. Further details regarding the investigation are pending.
