Thief River Falls Crash Sends Passenger to Hospital
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — One passenger went to a hospital after a two-vehicle crash on July 19.
Police received the crash report at 10:54 a.m.
The collision happened at Fourth Street and Arnold Avenue in Thief River Falls.
Two Vehicles Collide at Intersection
Frederick Hartmann, of Thief River Falls, was driving a 2015 Chrysler Town & Country.
Hartmann was traveling west on Fourth Street before entering the intersection.
Anthony Peralta, also of Thief River Falls, was driving a 2006 Hyundai Sonata.
Peralta was traveling south on Arnold Avenue when the vehicles collided.
According to the report, Hartmann failed to yield before the crash.
The report did not describe the amount of damage to either vehicle.
The provided summary did not identify witnesses or explain whether the intersection was blocked after the crash.
It also did not say how long emergency crews remained at the scene.
Passenger Taken to Sanford Medical Center
A passenger in Hartmann’s vehicle was taken by ambulance for medical care.
The report listed the passenger as Hartmann’s wife.
Her name and condition were not included in the information provided.
She was transported to Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center.
The report did not list injuries involving Hartmann or Peralta.
It also did not state whether any citations were issued.
Crash Remains Part of Local Traffic Record
The collision occurred at a city intersection during the late morning hours.
Drivers should approach intersections carefully and watch for vehicles with the right of way.
Minnesota crash data is available through the Office of Traffic Safety.
The state resource includes reports, statistics, and other road safety information.
Local crash reports can help residents understand where collisions happen and how they occur.
This report involved two Thief River Falls drivers and one passenger needing hospital care.
No additional details were included in the original report.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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