Thief River Falls: Tacoma Backs Into Parked Blazer

Thief River Falls: Tacoma Backs Into Parked Blazer
Thief River Falls: Tacoma Backs Into Parked Blazer

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police took a report of a parking lot crash at a local health campus.

When and where

Police received the report at 3:02 p.m. on Dec. 16.

The crash was reported in the parking lot at Sanford Health Thief River Falls Southeast Campus.

Vehicles and people

The report lists a 2018 Toyota Tacoma and a parked 2021 Chevy Blazer.

Police said the Tacoma was backing at the time.

The driver was listed as Wendi Gonsorowski.

Police said the Tacoma backed into the Blazer.

The Blazer is owned by Carol Unruh of Thief River Falls, according to the report.

Thief River Falls: Tacoma Backs Into Parked Blazer
Thief River Falls: Tacoma Backs Into Parked Blazer

What the report did not include

No other vehicles were listed in the summary.

The report did not mention any injuries.

The report did not list a damage estimate.

The report did not say if a citation was issued.

The report also did not include any officer names.

Safety and resources

Parking lots can be tight near busy buildings.

Drivers often face people walking between cars.

They also face limited sight lines near large vehicles.

The National Safety Council urges drivers to stay alert in parking lots.

Minnesota law also lists duties after a crash with damage.

That information is outlined in Minnesota Statute 169.09.

What happens next

People involved can contact their insurers.

They can take photos and exchange insurance details.

Drivers can also request crash reports through the Minnesota DPS.

Public court listings, if any, may appear on Minnesota Court Records Online.

A police report is not a court finding.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.

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