9-year-old Boy Fatally Struck by Moorhead Public Works Truck

Aug 1

A 9-year-old boy was struck and killed by a City of Moorhead public works truck while crossing the street late Thursday morning.

The fatal crash happened around 11:44 a.m. at the intersection of 40th Avenue and 14th Street South in Moorhead.

Initial information indicates the city-owned Mack straight truck was traveling north on 14th Street when it struck the child in the marked crosswalk.

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The pedestrian, identified as Adam Zakaria Amin, of Moorhead, died at the scene.

The truck was driven by 64-year-old Victor Carl Port, of West Fargo, who was not injured. He was wearing a seat belt and his airbags did not deploy. Officials confirmed that Port was operating the vehicle on behalf of the City of Moorhead’s public works department.

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Moorhead Police, Clay County deputies and the Moorhead Fire Department responded along with the State Patrol. Authorities have not said whether speed, distraction or other factors are under review.

The investigation remains ongoing, and no charges or citations had been announced as of Friday.

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