Joann Burt Obituary, Death – A woman from Devils Lake who tragically lost her life in a collision with a semi-truck on Friday morning has been named. The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports that 70-year-old Joann Burt was attempting to cross the eastbound lanes of Highway 2 when her vehicle was struck by the semi.
The incident occurred shortly before 10 a.m., approximately two miles east of Devils Lake. Burt, who was pulling out from a driveway onto the highway, was critically injured in the crash. Emergency responders transported her to a nearby hospital, but unfortunately, she succumbed to her injuries.
The semi-truck involved in the accident was driven by 68-year-old Glen Lucas, who hails from Zavalla, Texas. Lucas sustained only minor injuries from the collision.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash to determine the cause and any contributing factors.
