Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man has been cited after a reported hit-and-run in the parking lot of Riverside Terrace.
Court records show Bradley Louis Keena, 59, was cited in the case. The citation was filed on March 3. The incident was first reported on Feb. 3 at 11:05 a.m.
Crash Reported at Riverside Terrace
According to the citation, police received a report of a hit-and-run crash in the Riverside Terrace parking lot. A vehicle owned by Stacy Poole had been struck.
Authorities said the driver backed into the parked vehicle and then left the scene. Police later identified Keena as the suspected driver.
The citation states Keena later admitted he knowingly backed into the parked vehicle. He also allegedly failed to give the required identifying information after the crash.
Charges Listed in Citation
Keena was cited for false information to an officer or court regarding vehicle information. He was also cited for collision with an unattended vehicle and failure to notify the victim or police.
He also faces a charge for failing to carry proof of insurance while operating a vehicle.
Under Minnesota law on collisions involving unattended vehicles, a driver must stop and provide information or notify police. State law also requires drivers to carry valid proof of insurance while operating a vehicle under Minnesota insurance rules.
Insurance Card Allegedly Cancelled
According to the citation, Keena gave an insurance card to an officer during the investigation. Police later found the policy had been cancelled.
The filing does not list any injuries connected to the crash. The case information now appears in Minnesota court records.
Readers who want to follow the case can search public filings through Minnesota Court Records Online.
What Happens Next
A citation is a formal accusation, not a conviction. The charges will be handled through the court process.
As of the filing date, the case centered on property damage, notification requirements, and insurance questions tied to the vehicle involved.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
