{"id":20994,"date":"2026-03-03T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=20994"},"modified":"2026-02-28T18:01:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T00:01:02","slug":"thief-river-falls-crash-buick-hits-chevy-truck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/thief-river-falls-crash-buick-hits-chevy-truck\/","title":{"rendered":"Thief River Falls Crash: Buick Hits Chevy Truck"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thief River Falls<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Police responded to a two-vehicle crash in Thief River Falls on Feb. 4. The call came in at 2:22 p.m.<\/p>\n

The crash was reported near the intersection of Main Avenue and Third Street. Both drivers are from Thief River Falls, police said.<\/p>\n

What happened<\/h2>\n

According to the police report, Tyrone Birkeland was driving a Buick Encore. He was pulling out of a parking spot. The Buick entered the southbound lane, the report said. It then struck a southbound Chevy Silverado.<\/p>\n

The Silverado was driven by Jeffrey Stengrim, the report said. Police reported no known injuries. The summary did not list an ambulance response.<\/p>\n

The summary also did not mention alcohol, drugs, or speed. It did not note any road closures.<\/p>\n

Damage and reporting<\/h2>\n

Police did not release a damage estimate in the summary. Even so, small crashes can lead to costly repairs. Drivers often need documentation for insurance claims.<\/p>\n

Minnesota drivers can request an official crash record through the state. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety explains how to request a crash report online: Request a crash report<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Minnesota State Patrol also posts select incidents on its public site. It includes a \u201cCurrent Incidents\u201d list: MSP Crash Updates<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For a broader context, the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety publishes annual crash data. Those reports cover common crash factors statewide: Crash Facts reports<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Intersection reminder<\/h2>\n

Main Avenue is a busy route in Thief River Falls. Parking moves can be risky during steady traffic. Drivers should check mirrors and blind spots. They should also pause before pulling out.<\/p>\n

A city street map from MnDOT shows the local layout. It can help drivers confirm street names and nearby routes: Thief River Falls city map (PDF)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Residents can find city department contacts on the official city website: City of Thief River Falls<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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