Thief River Falls: Crash Reported, Driver Cited

Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A two-vehicle crash was reported Friday afternoon at a rural intersection near Thief River Falls.

According to a sheriff’s office report, deputies received the call at 4:12 p.m. on Dec. 6. The crash was reported at the intersection of 190th Street Northeast and 150th Avenue Northeast.

What the report says happened

The report says Stephanie Myhrer was driving a 2010 Ford F-150 westbound on 190th Street Northeast. The report says she approached a stop sign at the intersection.

The report says Jade Anderson of Thief River Falls was driving a 2014 Dodge Durango southbound on 150th Avenue Northeast.

The report says the Durango collided with Myhrer’s pickup truck. The report did not list road conditions at the time.

No injuries reported

Deputies reported no known injuries in the crash. The report did not indicate that anyone was taken to a hospital.

The report also did not list whether the airbags deployed. Damage estimates were not included in the summary.

Citation issued

Myhrer was cited for vehicle brakes not in working order, according to the report. A citation is not a conviction. A citation can be contested in court.

The report did not explain the exact brake issue. Mechanical problems can range from worn pads to fluid leaks.

What happens next

Drivers involved in a crash may need to contact their insurance company. They may also need repair estimates from a body shop.

People can request crash records through local law enforcement. The Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services site also lists driver services.

Safety reminder

Drivers should slow down when approaching stop signs on rural roads. Drivers should check for cross traffic before entering an intersection.

Vehicle maintenance also matters, especially in the winter driving season. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration offers general safety guidance for drivers.

Minnesota drivers can find safety resources through the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety. Local information is available at the City of Thief River Falls website.

Pennington County resources are available at the Pennington County website.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.

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