{"id":22601,"date":"2026-03-18T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=22601"},"modified":"2026-03-18T05:41:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T10:41:39","slug":"thief-river-falls-area-crash-sends-3-to-hospital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/thief-river-falls-area-crash-sends-3-to-hospital\/","title":{"rendered":"Thief River Falls Area Crash Sends 3 to Hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pennington County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Three people were hurt in a rollover crash on an icy road in Pennington County on March 6.<\/p>\n

The crash happened at about 1:13 p.m. near the intersection of Center Street East and 240th Avenue Southeast.<\/p>\n

What Happened<\/h2>\n

According to the report, Nancy Johnson of Ponemah was driving a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 westbound on Center Street East.<\/p>\n

Johnson was pulling a trailer at the time of the crash.<\/p>\n

The trailer jackknifed on the icy roadway. The pickup then pulled toward the ditch and rolled.<\/p>\n

The crash happened in a rural area near Thief River Falls. Ice on the road appears to have played a key role.<\/p>\n

Road conditions can change fast in northwest Minnesota. Drivers often face ice, snow, and reduced control during winter travel.<\/p>\n

People Involved<\/h2>\n

Johnson was injured in the crash. Two passengers were also hurt.<\/p>\n

The passengers were identified as Chele Columbus-Kalstabakken and Dean Columbus-Kalstabakken.<\/p>\n

All three were taken from the scene by ambulance.<\/p>\n

Medical Response<\/h2>\n

The injured were transported to Sanford Medical Center<\/a> in Thief River Falls.<\/p>\n

Their conditions were not listed in the report provided.<\/p>\n

No other vehicles were mentioned in the incident summary.<\/p>\n

Road Safety Reminder<\/h2>\n

Icy roads remain a serious hazard across the region. Even a short trip can become dangerous when trailers lose traction.<\/p>\n

Drivers are urged to slow down on slick roads. Extra stopping distance can help prevent crashes.<\/p>\n

Travelers can monitor current road conditions through Minnesota 511<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This crash remains a reminder of how quickly winter road conditions can turn dangerous in Pennington County.<\/p>\n

Authorities have not released any further details in the information provided.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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