Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a two-vehicle crash near Walmart on Highway 59. The collision was reported at 6:54 p.m. on Jan. 3.
What happened
Police say Howard Brockhouse of Middle River was driving a 2018 Jeep Compass. The report says he was traveling south on Highway 59.
Investigators say Brockhouse began turning onto the Walmart entrance road. The Jeep was then struck by a northbound vehicle, according to the report.
Police say the other driver was Melissa Daniels of Thief River Falls. She was driving a 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser, according to the report.
Medical response
Daniels was transported by ambulance after the crash. She was taken to Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center, according to the report.
No other injury details were released in the report summary. The extent of vehicle damage was also not listed.
Citations issued
Brockhouse was cited for failure to yield, police said. Minnesota law requires drivers turning left to yield to oncoming traffic. The rule is outlined in Minnesota Statute 169.20.
Daniels was cited for an expired driver’s license, according to the report. Driver’s license renewal information is posted by the Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicles.
A citation is not a conviction. Each case is handled through the court process.
How to get a crash report
Minnesota drivers can request an official crash record through the state. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety explains the process here: Request a crash report.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.