Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A two-vehicle crash was reported April 24 in Thief River Falls.
The crash happened at about 4:27 p.m. at Greenwood Street and Highway 59.
Police said there were no known injuries after the collision.
April Kraemer, of Thief River Falls, was driving a 2019 Buick Encore.
She was traveling westbound on Greenwood Street before the crash.
Drew Wigness, of Champlin, was driving a 2011 Subaru Outback.
Wigness was traveling northwest on Highway 59 at the time.
Crash Report Details
According to the report, Kraemer stopped at the stop sign.
She then drove into the intersection.
Her Buick Encore then collided with Wigness’ Subaru Outback.
The report did not list any known injuries.
Both drivers were identified in the police report.
No other vehicles were listed in the crash summary.
Citation Issued After Collision
Kraemer was cited after the crash.
The citation was for a driver approaching an intersection failing to yield the right of way.
Minnesota law requires drivers to yield in certain intersection situations.
That law is listed under Minnesota Statute 169.20.
Highway 59 is a major route through northwestern Minnesota.
Drivers are urged to use extra care at intersections.
They should also watch for vehicles entering from side streets.
The crash remains a reminder of how quickly intersection collisions can happen.
Even a brief delay in yielding can lead to a serious crash.
No further injury information was listed in the report.
More traffic safety information is available through the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
