Thief River Falls Crash Sends Two to Hospital

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Two drivers were taken to a hospital after a crash on Main Avenue.

Police received the accident report at about 1:49 p.m. on Aug. 19.

The crash happened near the intersection of Main Avenue and Eighth Street.

Deborah Mostrom of Thief River Falls was driving a 2016 Honda Civic.

Evelyn Boutain of Thief River Falls was driving a 2020 Buick Encore.

Vehicles Collide Near Intersection

According to the police report, Mostrom was in a turn lane near Erl’s Market.

She was preparing to make a turn when the crash occurred.

Boutain was traveling north on Main Avenue, according to the report.

The report states Boutain entered the intersection with a green traffic light.

Mostrom then began making her turn, and the two vehicles collided.

The report did not provide estimated speeds for either vehicle before the collision.

The impact sent Boutain’s Buick Encore off the roadway.

The vehicle then struck a fire hydrant.

After hitting the hydrant, the Buick struck a tree on a nearby lawn.

Both Mostrom and Boutain were taken to Sanford Medical Center.

They were taken there so medical staff could assess their injuries.

The report did not provide further information about their medical conditions.

Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center provides emergency and hospital services in the community.

Mostrom was cited for a driver turning left failing to yield, according to the citation.

A citation is an accusation and does not by itself establish guilt.

No other citations were listed in the information provided.

The report also did not indicate that either driver was arrested.

Information about local police services is available through the Thief River Falls Police Department.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.