Thief River Falls Crash Involves Open Truck Door

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a vehicle accident near Duluth Avenue and Fourth Street on September 15.

The crash was reported at 2:58 p.m.

Lois Erickson of Thief River Falls was driving a 2018 Nissan Altima on Duluth Avenue.

Scott Fynboh of Thief River Falls was near a 2022 Ford F-350.

According to the report, Fynboh was opening a door on the Ford pickup.

Erickson’s Nissan then made contact with the open door.

No Injuries Reported

Police said there were no known injuries connected to the accident.

No ambulance transport was reported.

The report did not provide details about damage to either vehicle.

No other vehicles were listed as being involved.

The available report also did not say whether any citations were issued.

The collision occurred near the intersection of Duluth Avenue and Fourth Street.

The report indicates the Nissan was traveling along Duluth Avenue before making contact with the truck door.

No additional information was released about traffic conditions at the time.

Police did not identify weather or road conditions as contributing factors.

The report also did not state where the Ford F-350 was positioned before the crash.

Drivers and passengers should check for approaching traffic before opening doors near a roadway.

Motorists should also watch for parked vehicles and people entering traffic lanes.

More traffic safety information is available from the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety.

Drivers can also check road information through Minnesota 511.

No injuries were reported in the September 15 collision.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.