Williston Herald circulation manager struck by vehicle
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By Nick Smith
Williston Herald
The Williston Herald circulation manager is in critical condition at Trinity Medical Center in Minot, N.D., after being struck by a vehicle early Sunday morning in Williston.
An accident report from the Williston Police Department stated that Jenna Godt, 27, Williston, was struck by a vehicle at 1:16 a.m. Sunday on the 700-block of 11th Street East.
Godt is the circulation director for the Williston Herald. She was delivering newspapers at the time of the accident.
The accident report states that Allen Linghor, 24, Williston was traveling east on 11th Street East in his 1989 Nissan.
Linghor's vehicle struck Godt's parked 2003 Jeep and then struck Godt.
Godt was taken to Mercy Medical Center. At 4:53 a.m. Sunday she was taken to the airport for a flight to Trinity Medical Center.
Linghor was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and careless driving.
Sandee Evanson, Godt's mother, said Monday morning that she was in critical condition but was responding to her and medical staff.
Robert Arrowsmith, circulation director and assistant publisher for the Herald, released a statement on the accident:
"Jenna is a team player and pleasant to work with. Everyone at the newspaper is heartbroken over this tragedy. Jenna brings a good work ethic to the paper, and many people —both at the Herald and in the community — have been praying for her. Our hearts go out to her two young sons and other family members during this very difficult time."