{"id":37520,"date":"2026-07-13T14:29:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T19:29:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=37520"},"modified":"2026-07-11T21:20:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T02:20:46","slug":"thief-river-falls-parking-lot-crash-reported-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/thief-river-falls-parking-lot-crash-reported-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Thief River Falls Parking Lot Crash Reported"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thief River Falls Parking Lot Crash Reported<\/h2>\n

THIEF RIVER FALLS<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Police received a report of a parking lot crash on June 25.<\/p>\n

The incident was reported at 5:45 p.m. outside Hugo\u2019s Family Marketplace<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Police said Sharon Kinzler of Thief River Falls was driving a 1995 Chevy GMT 400 pickup.<\/p>\n

Kinzler was backing and turning when the pickup struck a parked 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan.<\/p>\n

The minivan was unoccupied at the time of the crash.<\/p>\n

The vehicle belongs to Jocelyn Kraulik of Wannaska.<\/p>\n

No known injuries were reported in the brief police summary.<\/p>\n

The report did not provide a damage estimate for either vehicle.<\/p>\n

It also did not state whether either vehicle required towing after the incident.<\/p>\n

What Happened<\/h2>\n

The crash happened while Kinzler was moving through the parking area.<\/p>\n

Her pickup made contact with the parked Dodge during the backing turn.<\/p>\n

Because the minivan was empty, no occupants were inside when the collision occurred.<\/p>\n

The report did not describe the exact damage location on either vehicle.<\/p>\n

The information provided did not list any citations.<\/p>\n

Parking Lot Safety<\/h2>\n

Parking lot crashes often happen at low speeds, but they can still cause costly damage.<\/p>\n

Drivers should check mirrors and blind spots before backing from a parking space.<\/p>\n

They should also move slowly and watch for parked vehicles, pedestrians, and shopping carts.<\/p>\n

Motorists should stop after any crash and exchange contact and insurance information.<\/p>\n

Photos can help document vehicle positions, damage, nearby signs, and pavement markings.<\/p>\n

Minnesota drivers can review vehicle information through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Residents can also visit the City of Thief River Falls website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The brief report did not include further details about the police response.<\/p>\n

No additional injuries or related incidents were listed in the information supplied to TRF News.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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