FARGO — A Moorhead man has been charged with a felony after police say he followed a vehicle through a south Fargo neighborhood at high speed and struck it from behind at a stop sign, authorities said.
Timeline and immediate response
Officers were dispatched about 5:30 p.m. on July 9 to a crash at 58th Street South and Beach Lane Street South, according to a police incident report reviewed by local media. The report says the victim and another driver had been shooting pucks at Sheyenne High School earlier that evening when their vehicle passed a parked Cadillac containing occupants who appeared to believe they were being watched.
| Time | Location | Reported action |
|---|---|---|
| ~5:30 p.m., July 9 | 58th St. S. & Beach Lane St. S., Fargo | Cadillac followed vehicle; collision at stop sign |
What police allege
Police say the Cadillac accelerated to about 50 mph while following the two vehicles through the residential area. When the victim slowed for a turn at a stop sign, the Cadillac struck the vehicle from behind. Witnesses told officers they saw both vehicles traveling at what they described as extreme speed through the neighborhood. A nearby Ring camera also captured part of the incident.
- Suspect: Robert Wayne Sayers, of Moorhead.
- Charge: Reckless endangerment with extreme indifference (Class C felony), filed in Cass County District Court.
- Arraignment: Sayers was arraigned Friday afternoon following the incident.
On-scene observations and vehicle damage
Officers reported a strong odor of alcohol on Sayers and said he displayed behavioral signs of impairment and was uncooperative, leading to his arrest at the scene. The victim told police he was frightened during the incident; a statement in the police report said he was
"scared and feared for his life."
The victim’s vehicle sustained notable damage but remained drivable. Reported damage included the rear bumper, both driver and passenger side doors, and a missing running board.
Local context and community impact
The crash took place in a residential part of south Fargo where families and school-related activities are common in the evenings. Incidents involving high speeds and aggressive driving raise concerns about safety around schools and neighborhood streets. Residents who witnessed the event or whose security cameras capture neighborhood activity may be asked to share footage with investigators, as one neighbor’s Ring camera already helped document the incident.
The case will proceed in Cass County District Court under the felony reckless endangerment charge. For now, authorities emphasize that aggressive driving and incidents involving potential impairment are being handled as criminal matters, and neighbors are reminded to report dangerous driving when they see it to help keep residential streets safe.
