Thief River Falls Crash Brings Sanford EMS to Scene

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a two-vehicle crash near Highway 32 on Aug. 31.

The accident was reported at 7:47 a.m. near Arnold Avenue and Highway 32. Two drivers were involved in the collision.

Nicolaas Jacobs of Thief River Falls was driving a 2013 Ford, according to the report. Samuel Whittington of Grand Forks was driving a Mazda.

Vehicles Collide Near Highway 32

Jacobs was leaving a driveway before the crash, according to the police report. He was attempting to cross Highway 32.

Jacobs intended to continue onto Oakland Park Road. His vehicle then collided with Whittington’s Mazda.

Whittington was traveling on Highway 32 when the crash happened. The report did not state his direction of travel.

No other vehicles were identified in the information provided. The report also did not mention any passengers.

Whittington was seen by Sanford EMS at the crash scene. The report did not describe the extent of any injuries.

It also did not state whether Whittington was transported to a hospital. No medical information was provided for Jacobs.

Sanford Ambulance provides emergency medical services in Thief River Falls and other communities.

The crash report did not list any fatalities. It also did not provide details about vehicle damage.

The information provided does not list a traffic citation. It also does not report an arrest following the collision.

The report did not identify speed, alcohol, drugs, or distracted driving as factors. Weather and road conditions were also not listed.

The available information only states how the vehicles were moving before the collision. No final cause was included.

Drivers can find state road and travel information through the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Additional information could become available if authorities release a more detailed crash report.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.