Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — On February 27 at 4:30 p.m., authorities responded to an accident at the intersection of Knight Avenue and Third Street, where a pedestrian was hit while in the crosswalk.
What Happened?
- Peggy Kingbird of Redby was driving a 2007 Honda southbound on Knight Avenue and had stopped at a stop sign.
- She then turned left onto Third Street and struck pedestrian Leonard Boike of Thief River Falls, who was lawfully crossing in the crosswalk.
Injuries & Response:
- Boike declined ambulance transport but planned to seek medical attention by private vehicle.
- No other injuries were reported.
DRIVER CITED:
- Kingbird was cited for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
Police are reminding drivers to be aware of pedestrians and obey right-of-way laws to avoid such accidents.
Stay tuned for further updates on this incident.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News