Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A semi rollover on Highway 32 slowed travel north of Thief River Falls on Tuesday afternoon.
Cleanup was still underway around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, based on viewer photos shared with TRF News.
What the State Patrol reported
The Minnesota State Patrol said a Freightliner truck and trailer were traveling northbound on Highway 32.
Near milepost 112, the truck left the roadway and rolled onto its side.
The truck then struck milepost 112, according to the State Patrol report.
The crash happened about five miles north of Thief River Falls.
Driver and passenger
The driver was identified as Laban Hassanadan, 29, of San Diego, California.
The State Patrol said Hassanadan was not injured.
A passenger, Hamada Abdi, 26, of Minneapolis, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
The State Patrol said Abdi was taken for medical care.
The report did not list the extent of the injuries.
Alcohol is not a factor
The State Patrol said alcohol was not a factor in the crash.
The initial report did not list a citation.
The report may be updated as the investigation continues.
Traffic and safety reminder
Rollover scenes can take time to clear.
Crews may need heavy equipment to move the truck and trailer.
Drivers should slow down in the vicinity of crash scenes.
Leave extra space and avoid sudden lane changes.
If you see flashing lights, move over when it is safe to do so.
Otherwise, slow down and pass with care.
Where to find updates
The State Patrol posts serious crash summaries online.
Minnesota State Patrol: Crash Updates
Minnesota 511 shows road conditions and incident locations.
Minnesota 511: Travel conditions
MnDOT also shares winter driving guidance for Minnesota roads.
Truck rollover prevention
Federal safety officials warn that rollovers can happen fast.
Drivers should slow down before curves and ramps.
They should avoid sudden steering moves.
FMCSA also offers rollover prevention training for commercial drivers.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
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