Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police cited a Thief River Falls woman after a reported hit-and-run crash at a city intersection. The collision was reported at 1:05 p.m. on Jan. 7, according to the report.
Crash location and vehicles
The crash was reported at Markley Avenue and James Street, police said.
Police say Ericka May of Thief River Falls was driving a 2006 Ford F-150 on Markley Avenue. The report says her pickup struck a 2014 Ford Eclipse driven by Jennifer Smith of Thief River Falls.
Smith was traveling east on James Street at the time, according to the report.
Medical response
Smith was checked by EMS at the scene, police said. The report did not list transport details.
Information about Minnesota traffic crash reports is available through the state’s Driver and Vehicle Services: Request a crash report.
Hit-and-run allegation
Police say May left the scene after the crash. The report says a license plate from the vehicle was left behind.
A citation states a police sergeant later located the pickup at the home of the registered owner. The report says the registered owner is May’s boyfriend.
Police say May later admitted she was driving at the time of the crash.
Citations listed in the report
May was cited for several alleged violations, according to the report:
- Driver approaching intersection fails to yield the right of way
- Driver involved fails to stop for an accident
- Uninsured vehicle
- Instruction permit violation
A citation is not a conviction. The case will move through the court process.
Minnesota traffic laws for yielding and duties after a crash are outlined in state statutes, including 169.20 and 169.09.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.