Thief River Falls Crash Leads to Traffic Citation

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a two-vehicle crash early July 27.

The crash was reported at 6:07 a.m. at Third Street and Atlantic Avenue.

Wesley Simpson, of Thief River Falls, was driving a 2015 Subaru Legacy.

Simpson was traveling eastbound on Third Street before the collision.

Skye Peters, also of Thief River Falls, was driving a 2019 Jeep Cherokee.

Peters was traveling southbound on Atlantic Avenue at the time.

Vehicles Collide at Intersection

According to the police report, Simpson’s Subaru struck the Jeep driven by Peters.

The report identifies both drivers as Thief River Falls residents.

No police officer names are included in this report.

The available report does not describe any injuries connected with the crash.

It also does not provide estimates for damage to either vehicle.

The report does not say whether either vehicle required towing.

No additional vehicles were listed in the information provided about the crash.

Police cited Simpson for failure to obey a traffic control device.

A citation is an allegation and does not represent a criminal conviction.

Traffic control devices can include traffic signals, signs, and other roadway controls.

Minnesota rules concerning traffic control devices are listed in Minnesota Statute 169.06.

The statute outlines requirements for drivers approaching official traffic control devices.

Any court action resulting from the citation would be handled separately from the crash report.

Public court information can be reviewed through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

The information released about the incident remains limited.

No further details about injuries, road closures, or emergency medical response were provided.

The report also does not list a court date connected with Simpson’s citation.

Drivers should use caution when approaching controlled intersections and follow posted signals and signs.

TRF News will report additional verified information if it becomes publicly available.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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