Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A two-vehicle collision near Lincoln High School on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, led to a traffic citation for a local woman, though no injuries were reported.
📌 Location: Intersection of Backe Street & Riverside Avenue (Highway 32)
📌 Time: Just before 11:00 a.m.
📌 Driver Cited: Sarah Larson
📌 Charge: Failure to Yield
Crash Details
Authorities say Sarah Larson was driving eastbound in a 2012 GMC Acadia when she failed to yield, striking a 2023 Chevrolet at the intersection of Backe Street and Riverside Avenue.
🚔 Thief River Falls Police responded to the scene, and after an investigation, Larson was cited for Failure to Yield.
No Injuries Reported
🔹 Both vehicles sustained damage, but no injuries were reported by the drivers or any passengers.
🔹 The accident briefly disrupted traffic in the area, but roads were cleared soon after.
Ongoing Traffic Safety Concerns
🚦 Local authorities remind drivers to be cautious at intersections, especially near schools and high-traffic areas. Failing to yield is a common cause of intersection-related accidents in Minnesota.
⚠️ Motorists are encouraged to stay alert and follow right-of-way rules to prevent collisions.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me