Thief River Falls Crash Leaves Vehicles Damaged

Thief River Falls Crash Leaves Vehicles Damaged

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Two vehicles were damaged in a crash near First Street and LaBree Avenue.

The crash was reported at 10:32 a.m. on September 9.

Dianne Braaten of Plummer was driving a 2010 Chevrolet Impala.

According to the report, Braaten was changing lanes when the crash happened.

Her vehicle then sideswiped a 2016 GMC Yukon XL.

The Yukon was driven by Rebecca Nichole of Red Lake Falls.

No Injuries Reported

Police said there were no known injuries from the crash.

No ambulance transport was reported.

The initial report did not provide details about the amount of vehicle damage.

It also did not list any citations issued at the scene.

The crash happened near a busy intersection in Thief River Falls.

Drivers in the area were able to continue through the intersection after the incident.

Lane Change Linked to Collision

The report states Braaten was changing lanes before the vehicles made contact.

The Impala then sideswiped the GMC Yukon XL.

No other vehicles were listed as being involved.

Police did not report any contributing weather or road conditions.

No further details were released about the crash.

Traffic Safety Reminder

Drivers are reminded to check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes.

Using turn signals also helps other drivers understand planned movements.

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

Road condition information can also be found through Minnesota 511.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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