Driver to Change Plea in Moorhead Fatal Crash
Victor Port faces charges following a 2025 collision that killed a 9-year-old child.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Accidents
Victor Port is preparing to change his plea in the case involving a fatal truck crash that killed 9-year-old Adam Amin. A plea hearing has been requested, resulting in the cancellation of a previously scheduled jury trial.
Why it matters
The shift toward a plea hearing resolves the legal proceedings for a crash that deeply affected the Moorhead community. It concludes the path toward trial following initial not guilty pleas entered in 2026.
Victor Port was charged with failing to yield and operating a truck without required training. The court has officially removed the November 3, 2026, trial date from the docket.
The players
Victor Port
The driver of the truck involved in the fatal accident who is now moving to change his plea.
Adam Amin
The 9-year-old victim who was struck and killed while in a crosswalk.
The details
The incident occurred at the intersection of 40th Avenue South and 14th Street in Moorhead. Defense and prosecution attorneys submitted a joint letter to the judge to formalize the request for a plea hearing.
Timeline
July 31, 2025: Adam Amin was struck and killed in a crosswalk.
February 2026: Victor Port entered a not guilty plea.
November 3, 2026: The previously scheduled date for the jury trial.
Legal Context
This case follows the established procedural norms of the Clay County criminal court system for resolving traffic-related charges. Plea negotiations are a common outcome in local misdemeanor cases, often streamlining the judicial process following an initial not guilty filing.
The cancellation of the trial date provides immediate clarity for the local court schedule and the families involved. The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding traffic safety and driver certification requirements at local intersections.
The takeaway
Legal proceedings regarding traffic fatalities often conclude with plea agreements that avoid the need for a full trial. Residents are reminded to exercise caution at major intersections where traffic patterns and pedestrian crossings intersect.
Further reading
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