Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police responded to a two-vehicle crash in Thief River Falls on Sunday night. The crash was reported at the intersection of Third Street and Kneale Avenue.
According to the report, police received the call at 8:02 p.m. on Dec. 8. The report was released to the media after the incident.
What the report says happened
The report says Derrick Wade Jenson of Thief River Falls was driving a 2004 Ford Econoline on Third Street.
Police say Jenson merged into the right lane to turn onto Kneale Avenue. The report says his vehicle collided with a 2020 Chrysler Voyager.
The report says the Chrysler Voyager was driven by Zachary Jessen of Thief River Falls. Police say Jessen was traveling in the right lane at the time of the crash.
Injuries not listed in the report
The report provided to the media did not say whether anyone was hurt. It also did not say whether medical crews responded.
The report did not list damage estimates or road conditions. More details may be available in a full report.
Citation issued
Police cited Jenson for failure to drive in a single lane, according to the report. A citation is not a conviction. The citation can be contested in court.
Minnesota has rules on lane use and safe lane changes. Drivers can review traffic laws at the Minnesota Revisor site, including Minn. Stat. 169.18.
Safety reminder
Drivers should signal early when changing lanes. Drivers should also check mirrors and blind spots before merging.
Local information is available through the City of Thief River Falls. Traffic safety resources are also available through the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.