Thief River Falls Parking Lot Crash Reported

THIEF RIVER FALLS (trfnews.i234.me) — Police received a report of a parking lot crash on June 25.

The incident was reported at 5:45 p.m. outside Hugo’s Family Marketplace.

Police said Sharon Kinzler of Thief River Falls was driving a 1995 Chevy GMT 400 pickup.

Kinzler was backing and turning when the pickup struck a parked 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan.

The minivan was unoccupied at the time of the crash.

The vehicle belongs to Jocelyn Kraulik of Wannaska.

No known injuries were reported in the brief police summary.

The report did not provide a damage estimate for either vehicle.

It also did not state whether either vehicle required towing after the incident.

What Happened

The crash happened while Kinzler was moving through the parking area.

Her pickup made contact with the parked Dodge during the backing turn.

Because the minivan was empty, no occupants were inside when the collision occurred.

The report did not describe the exact damage location on either vehicle.

The information provided did not list any citations.

Parking lot crashes often happen at low speeds, but they can still cause costly damage.

Drivers should check mirrors and blind spots before backing from a parking space.

They should also move slowly and watch for parked vehicles, pedestrians, and shopping carts.

Motorists should stop after any crash and exchange contact and insurance information.

Photos can help document vehicle positions, damage, nearby signs, and pavement markings.

Minnesota drivers can review vehicle information through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

The brief report did not include further details about the police response.

No additional injuries or related incidents were listed in the information supplied to TRF News.

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.