Thief River Falls Crash Ends With Red-Light Citation

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A two-vehicle crash at a busy Thief River Falls intersection ended with a traffic citation but no reported injuries.

Police received the accident report at 11:01 a.m. on October 4.

The crash happened at the intersection of Highway 59 and the Walmart frontage road.

According to the report, Scott Kjellberg of Thief River Falls was driving a 2011 Nissan Armada on Highway 59.

Police said Kjellberg entered the intersection against a red traffic signal.

His vehicle then struck a 2015 GMC Terrain driven by Justin Teas of Paducah, Kentucky.

How the Crash Happened

According to the report, Teas was trying to turn left onto Highway 59 when the collision occurred.

Police said Kjellberg continued into the intersection despite the red light.

The report states that his Nissan Armada then collided with Teas’ GMC Terrain.

The supplied information does not say which direction either vehicle was traveling before the crash.

It also does not describe the amount of damage to either vehicle.

No passengers were identified in the brief report.

No Known Injuries Reported

Authorities said there were no known injuries connected to the crash.

That means no injuries were reported at the time the accident information was released.

The report does not say whether either driver was checked by emergency responders.

It also does not say whether either vehicle had to be towed from the scene.

Police did not list any other citations or criminal allegations in the report.

Citation Issued After Investigation

Kjellberg was cited for failure to stop for a traffic control device.

That citation generally applies when a driver fails to obey a traffic signal or other official sign.

Minnesota law requires drivers to stop at a steady red light before entering an intersection.

Drivers must remain stopped until they may lawfully proceed.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169.06 for more information about traffic-control signals.

What Happens Next

The supplied report does not include a court date or case number.

Traffic citations can later appear in public court records, depending on how the matter is handled.

Readers can search for available case information through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The report remains a brief account of the crash based on the information provided.

No further details about road conditions, witnesses, or contributing factors were included.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.