Pennington County Parking Lot Crash Reported at Hugos
THIEF RIVER FALLS (trfnews.i234.me) — A minor accident was reported in the Hugo’s grocery store parking lot on the morning of October 4, according to local police. The crash occurred around 10:04 a.m. and involved two vehicles.
Authorities say Carole Glass of Thief River Falls was driving a 2017 GMC Acadia northbound through the parking lot when she turned west and struck a parked 2016 Buick Envoy. The Buick was owned by Brian Ruggles, also of Thief River Falls.
Police noted there were no known injuries in the incident. Both vehicles sustained some damage, but the extent was not detailed in the report provided to the media.
The Thief River Falls Police Department reminds drivers to use caution in busy parking lots, especially during peak shopping hours. Many parking lot crashes happen at low speeds but can still cause costly damage. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration offers helpful tips for parking safety and accident prevention.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
