Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a crash on Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. The crash happened at Eighth Street and Atlantic Avenue.
What happened
Kern Larson, of Holt, was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban, according to the report.
Megan Hall, of Thief River Falls, was driving a 1999 Ford Expedition, the report said.
Police said both vehicles were stopped at a stop sign at the intersection.
At that time, a westbound semi driver made a sharp turn south onto Atlantic Avenue.
The report did not identify the semi driver.
The report did not list contact between the semi and either vehicle.
After the semi turned, Larson backed the Suburban and hit Hall’s Expedition, police said.
No injuries reported
Police reported no known injuries.
The report did not list any hospital transport.
Damage details were not included in the brief report.
Why turns and backing can be risky
Large trucks often need extra room for turns.
FMCSA warns drivers to expect wide turns from trucks and buses.
FMCSA also urges drivers to give trucks time to finish turning.
FMCSA: Tips for driving near large trucks
Backing can also create blind spots.
Minnesota law says you must not move from a stopped position unless it is safe.
Minnesota Statute 169.19: Starting and moving safely
Stop sign reminder
Stop signs control who enters an intersection first.
Minnesota law requires drivers to stop before entering the intersection.
Minnesota Statute 169.30: Stop signs
Winter driving reminder
Snow and ice can shorten stopping space.
Drivers should slow down and leave extra room.
Minnesota DPS: Winter driving tips
NHTSA also recommends checking lights and wipers before winter travel.
For road conditions, MnDOT recommends checking 511 before you go.
Minnesota 511: Travel and road conditions
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
Give large trucks and semis room to turn.
Quit riding people bumpers- leave space.
Pay attention to the vehicles around you, it’s called defense driving.Just like “read the room”, read the traffic.