Thief River Falls Alley Exit Ends in Car Crash
The crash was reported at 1:39 p.m. in the 200 block of Third Street East.
Vehicle Leaving Alley Hits Parked Car
Maxine Cote of Thief River Falls was driving a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox.
According to the report, Cote was leaving an alley near Third Street East.
She attempted to enter the street and struck a parked 2013 Dodge Dart.
The Dodge belonged to Sonia Franco, also of Thief River Falls.
Franco’s vehicle was parked along Third Street when the collision happened.
No known injuries were reported after the crash.
Damage Details Not Listed
The available report did not include an estimate for damage to either vehicle.
It also did not describe whether either vehicle needed towing after the crash.
No other vehicles were listed as involved in the incident.
The report did not provide information about road, traffic, or weather conditions.
Drivers leaving alleys must watch for parked cars, moving traffic, cyclists, and people walking nearby.
Limited sight lines can make alley exits difficult, especially near parked vehicles.
Motorists should move slowly and stop before entering a street when visibility is blocked.
More road safety information is available from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
Local street information is available through the City of Thief River Falls.
No Injuries Reported
The crash remained a property-damage incident based on the available report.
No ambulance response or medical treatment was mentioned in the summary.
The report also did not list any passengers in either vehicle.
No additional people were identified as being involved in the collision.
Drivers should check mirrors and blind spots before leaving alleys or driveways.
Extra care may help prevent crashes involving parked vehicles on narrow city streets.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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