Andrew Lee Obituary, DRAYTON, N.D. — Andrew Lee, 27, of Walhalla, North Dakota, died Friday afternoon, August 21, 2026, after the SUV he was driving crashed and overturned on a rural road near Drayton in Pembina County, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
The fatal crash occurred shortly after 12:20 p.m. on Pembina County Road 3, north of Drayton. Lee was driving a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse westbound when the vehicle crossed the eastbound lane and left the roadway, agencies said.
Per to investigators, the SUV overcorrected after leaving the roadway, causing it to rotate and travel back across the road. The Chevrolet Traverse then struck a roadway approach before overturning.
Lee was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol. He suffered fatal injuries in the rollover and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The circumstances that caused the vehicle to leave the roadway remain under investigation. Agencies have not released additional information about what may have led to the crash.
Lee’s loss marks a tragic loss for his hometown of Walhalla and the surrounding Pembina County community. Details about his personal life, career, loved ones, or community involvement were not provided by law enforcement.
The North Dakota Highway Patrol continues to investigate the fatal crash near Drayton. Additional information may be released as investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding the occurrence.
Andrew Lee is remembered in connection with the neighborhood of Walhalla and the North Dakota area he called home. Condolences are extended to those affected by his passing as the inquiry continues.
