Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded Dec. 15 at 8:04 a.m. to a crash at Dale Street and Highway 59.
What happened
The intersection is in Thief River Falls. The report did not list any injuries.
Felicia Iverson, of Thief River Falls, drove a 2007 Ford Taurus, police said.
She was traveling east on Dale Street, according to the report.
The report said Iverson drove across Highway 59. Her Taurus collided with another vehicle.
Wyatt Harbott, of Thief River Falls, drove a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado, police said.
He was traveling north on Highway 59 at the time.
The impact pushed the Taurus off the roadway. The Taurus then traveled into a ditch.
Damage estimates were not included in the brief report. Road conditions were not stated.
Citation
Iverson was cited for a driver’s license instruction permit violation, according to the report.
The report did not list a court date. A citation is not a conviction.
Minnesota law lists instruction permit rules and restrictions here: Minnesota Statute 171.05: Instruction permit
Why highway crossings can be risky
Highway traffic moves faster than city traffic. Gaps can close quickly.
Winter glare can also reduce contrast. Snow can hide ice near the stop line.
Drivers should slow down early. Drivers should brake in a straight line.
Extra following space helps. Sudden swerves can lead to ditch run-offs.
Road info and safety resources
MnDOT and the city have posted Highway 59 corridor information and updates online.
MnDOT: Hwy 59 — Thief River Falls corridor study
MnDOT: Hwy 59 south of Thief River Falls project
Check current road conditions before you travel: Minnesota 511: Road and travel conditions
Winter driving tips are available here: Minnesota DPS: Winter driving tips
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
Well fucking plow were do their fuck jobs people would have this happen fuck the cops their asswhole just trying get money because if get they get payed all thier money cops are ass whole
Kay Nord my head hurt reading that
The people that are plowing the roads should do a fuck better job I seen were the are not get to the pavement just scraping it. Get fuck plow blade down all the fuck way you fuckersall is sitting in the plow smoking cigarettes
Icy roads !!
FYI. Plows do not lay that blade on the ground , then plow. They would totally ruin their blade by days end. Several thousand dollars a blade !! Their blades are adjusted to leave 3-4 ” of air between the blade and ground. SLOW DOWN AND RELAX.
Hey you can’t park there
Don’t blame your bad driving on the plow drivers, you should have gotten fined then for driving too fast for road conditions