Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Feb. 5 at 3:28 p.m.
Where it happened
The crash was reported at Edgewood Drive and Spruce Avenue in Thief River Falls.
Both drivers are listed as Thief River Falls residents in the report.
What the report says
Kimberly Ann Swenson was driving a 2007 Jeep Liberty on Edgewood Drive.
Audrey Wahlert was driving a 2013 Ford F-150 behind the Jeep.
Police said Swenson stopped at the stop sign.
The report said she then began backing her vehicle.
The Jeep collided with Wahlert’s pickup, which was stopped behind her.
Police did not report any injuries at the scene.
The report summary did not list medical transport.
No further details were released in the brief report summary.
Citation issued
Swenson was cited for improper change of course.
This citation can apply to an unsafe driving movement.
It is often used in low-speed traffic crashes.
What drivers should know
Backing up at an intersection can be risky.
A driver may not expect a vehicle to reverse.
Drivers should pause and check behind them before moving.
They should also look for pedestrians and cyclists.
The following drivers can leave extra space at stop signs.
That space can reduce the chance of contact.
Records and resources
Drivers can review safe driving tips in the Minnesota Driver’s Manual.
Minnesota also posts guidance on what to do after a crash.
That information is available through the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
State law also outlines when drivers must stop and share information.
The statute is available at Minnesota Statute 169.09.
People who need documentation can request a crash record through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
Local updates and city information are posted on the City of Thief River Falls website.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
