Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Three vehicles were involved in a crash near a train stop in Thief River Falls.
The crash was reported on April 22 at 5:33 p.m.
Police received the report near Third Street and Markley Avenue.
The report said two vehicles were stopped and waiting for a train.
At the time, Lorna Peterson of Thief River Falls was driving a 2021 Chevy Equinox.
According to the report, Peterson’s vehicle rear-ended a 2006 Infiniti G35.
The Infiniti was driven by Andrew Bjorgaard of Newfolden.
The impact then pushed Bjorgaard’s vehicle into another vehicle.
That vehicle was a 2016 Chevy Equinox driven by Leah Shields of Thief River Falls.
Vehicles were waiting for the train
The report said Bjorgaard and Shields were stopped when the crash happened.
They were waiting for a train near the intersection.
No known injuries were reported in the crash.
No medical transport was listed in the information provided.
The report did not list any citation details.
Crash Remains Under Report
The crash involved a chain-reaction impact, according to the report.
Chain-reaction crashes can happen when traffic stops suddenly.
Drivers are urged to leave space between vehicles.
That space can help prevent rear-end crashes near crossings.
Railroad crossings can also create sudden traffic backups.
Drivers should slow down when approaching stopped traffic near tracks.
The Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety provides safety tips for drivers statewide.
Rail crossing safety information is also available through Operation Lifesaver.
State traffic laws can be reviewed through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
More case or citation information may appear through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
No further details were included in the report provided.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
