Thief River Falls: Van Hits Parked Pickup Near Stop Sign

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Ford Transit struck a parked pickup truck during a traffic maneuver in Thief River Falls.

Police received the accident report on October 15 at approximately 3:49 p.m.

The collision occurred near the intersection of Crocker Avenue and Nora Street.

According to the police report, Christopher Kildal of Erskine was driving the Ford Transit.

The vehicle struck a parked 2025 Honda Ridgeline owned by Jeffrey Ophaug of Thief River Falls.

Authorities reported no known injuries following the collision.

Driver Attempted to Move Closer to Curb

According to investigators, Kildal had stopped at a stop sign while waiting to cross Nora Street.

Another vehicle was turning north onto Crocker Avenue at the time.

Kildal attempted to move his Ford Transit closer to the curb as the other vehicle turned.

During that maneuver, his van struck the parked Honda Ridgeline.

The police report identifies Ophaug as the owner of the parked pickup.

However, the available information does not indicate whether Ophaug was nearby when the collision occurred.

The report also does not indicate that the turning vehicle was struck.

Police reported no known injuries involving the accident.

The available information does not describe the extent of damage to either vehicle.

It also does not include an estimated repair cost.

There was no information about whether the Ford Transit or Honda Ridgeline required towing.

The report does not identify any traffic citations issued following the collision.

Crocker Avenue and Nora Street are located within Thief River Falls in Pennington County.

The intersection is identified on the city’s published street maps.

Drivers approaching intersections must watch for turning traffic and vehicles parked along the roadway.

In this incident, the report states Kildal was stopped before attempting to reposition his van.

The collision happened while he was trying to move closer to the curb.

The available report does not explain whether road conditions or visibility played any role.

It also does not provide further details about the driver of the turning vehicle.

The incident was documented in a police report following the October 15 call.

No additional injuries or criminal allegations were identified in the supplied information.

Readers can view local street information through the City of Thief River Falls map.

Additional city information is available through the official Thief River Falls website.

The report does not indicate whether further investigation or enforcement action followed the collision.

Both vehicles were identified in the report, but the available account provides no additional case outcome.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.