Thief River Falls Crash at Main, Third Leaves No Injuries
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Two vehicles collided at Main Avenue and Third Street on Aug. 29.
Police received the accident report at about 8:57 p.m.
Olga Carranza of Thief River Falls was driving a 2018 Dodge Journey.
Jenna Lian of Thief River Falls was driving a 2017 Ford Explorer.
No known injuries were reported following the collision.
Crash Happens During Turn
According to the report, Carranza was preparing to turn east onto Third Street.
Carranza had a green turn arrow at the intersection, according to the report.
Her Dodge Journey entered the intersection while making the turn.
Lian was positioned in a turn lane on the east side of the intersection.
She was preparing to turn south onto Main Avenue.
Carranza’s vehicle was then struck by Lian’s Ford Explorer, according to the report.
The information provided does not describe the point of impact on either vehicle.
It also does not provide an estimate of vehicle damage.
No Known Injuries Reported
Police reported no known injuries following the crash.
The report does not state that either driver required ambulance transportation.
No passengers were identified in the information provided.
The report also does not mention pedestrians or other vehicles being involved.
No information was provided about whether either vehicle required towing.
The brief report does not describe road or weather conditions at the time.
No Citation Listed
The information provided does not list a traffic citation against either driver.
It also does not report an arrest connected to the crash.
The report does not identify alcohol, drugs, or distracted driving as factors.
No final determination of fault was included in the information provided.
Drivers can find statewide transportation information through the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Local public safety information is available from the Thief River Falls Police Department.
Additional details may become available if authorities release a more complete crash report.
I’m Daniel Mercer reporting for northwestmnnow.com.
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