Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) Police responded to a three-vehicle crash in Thief River Falls on Feb. 6.
The crash was reported at about 3:20 p.m.
It happened near the intersection of Third Street and Atlantic Avenue.
What the police say happened
Police said Elsie Stromlund of Thief River Falls was driving a 2012 Honda Accord on Third Street.
Investigators said Stromlund’s car rear-ended a 2017 Ford Explorer.
The Ford Explorer was driven by Grace Gonzales of Thief River Falls.
Police said the impact pushed Gonzales’ vehicle into a 2012 Dodge Ram.
The Dodge Ram was driven by Dylan Defreece of Thief River Falls.
Police said Gonzales and Defreece were stopped near the train tracks at the time.
Injuries reported
A 17-year-old female passenger in Gonzales’ vehicle reported neck pain.
The report released to the media did not name the teen.
No other injuries were listed in the report.
Safety reminders
Rear-end crashes often happen in slow or stopped traffic.
Drivers are urged to leave space and watch for sudden stops.
You can find general crash safety tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Minnesota drivers can also review traffic safety information through the Minnesota DPS Office of Traffic Safety.
The case remains part of routine crash documentation.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
