Thief River Falls, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — On Sunday, April 6, 2025, at approximately 4:13 p.m., Thief River Falls police responded to a rear-end collision at the intersection of Highway 59 and First Street. Stephanie Hendrickson of Roseau was driving a 2015 Chevy Malibu southbound on Highway 59 when her vehicle rear-ended a 2007 Cadillac DTS driven by Ryan Thompson of Newfolden, who was stopped at a red light.
Neither driver reported injuries at the scene. However, Thompson indicated that he planned to take a young passenger to the Emergency Room for evaluation. No further details were provided in the initial report released to TRF News on April 15.
Did You Know?
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The intersection of Highway 59 and First Street is a busy junction in Thief River Falls, often experiencing high traffic volumes.
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Rear-end collisions are among the most common types of traffic accidents, frequently resulting from driver inattention or following too closely.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, children involved in car accidents should always be evaluated by medical professionals, even if no injuries are immediately apparent.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.