Former Moorhead city truck driver charged in death of a 9-year-old boy

The complaint says Port was not on his phone, was not distracted and was not impaired at the time of the crash.

Minnesota State Patrol crash reconstruction found the truck stopped beyond the white stop line, possibly with its bumper protruding into the crosswalk. Testing revealed the driver had no ability to see a bicyclist within about six feet of the front bumper or within nine feet of the vehicle’s right front corner due to blind spots.

Investigators determined Port was driving the city truck with a Class D North Dakota driver’s license. He previously held a Class A commercial driver’s license, but it had been downgraded in May 2024 due to expired medical certification.

The complaint states that regardless of whether Port saw Adam on his bicycle, he was required by law to allow the pedestrian to clear the crosswalk before moving forward.

Each misdemeanor charge carries a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.

Valley News Live has reached out to the City of Moorhead for comment, but has not yet received a response.

Members of the Kurdish and Moorhead communities held a flower ceremony for Adam days after his death. A close family friend described him as a young boy who will be deeply missed.