Thief River Falls, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A minor parking-related collision was reported in Thief River Falls on the afternoon of April 19.
At approximately 4:10 p.m., police responded to the 1200 block of Greenwood Street East after receiving a report of a two-vehicle accident. According to the report, Sarah Smeby of Thief River Falls was backing a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado out of a driveway located at 1212 Greenwood Street East when her truck struck a legally parked 2017 Ford F-150.
The Ford F-150, owned by Robert Huot of Thief River Falls, was parked on the north side of the street at the time of the incident.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the accident resulted in minor vehicle damage. No citations were mentioned in the initial report, and both parties remained at the scene to cooperate with the responding officers.
Minor accidents like these are common in residential neighborhoods where limited visibility from driveways and parked vehicles increases the risk of backing collisions.
Did you know?
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In cases where a moving vehicle collides with a legally parked vehicle, the moving driver is typically found at fault.
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Pickup trucks like the Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F-150 are among the top-selling vehicles in Minnesota.
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Even minor accidents should be documented through police reports and insurance claims to protect both drivers’ interests.
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Thief River Falls is home to a population of around 8,800 residents and is a regional center for commerce in northwestern Minnesota.
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Most U.S. auto insurance policies cover minor backing accidents under collision coverage, though drivers may still be responsible for deductibles.
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Backing accidents make up approximately 25% of all vehicle crashes reported annually in the U.S.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.