{"id":41502,"date":"2026-08-03T05:39:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T10:39:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=41502"},"modified":"2026-08-01T15:45:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T20:45:01","slug":"thief-river-falls-crash-sends-two-to-hospital-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/thief-river-falls-crash-sends-two-to-hospital-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Thief River Falls Crash Sends Two to Hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thief River Falls Crash Sends Two to Hospital<\/h2>\n

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Two local drivers were taken to a hospital after a July 18 crash.<\/p>\n

The collision happened at 3:22 p.m. near Greenwood Street and Highway 59.<\/p>\n

Vehicles Collide at Highway Crossing<\/h2>\n

Christopher Bruss was driving a 1999 Honda CR-V east on Greenwood Street.<\/p>\n

The report said Bruss tried to cross Highway 59.<\/p>\n

His Honda then collided with a 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe.<\/p>\n

Justin Ramsey, also of Thief River Falls, was driving the Tahoe.<\/p>\n

The report did not list any passengers in either vehicle.<\/p>\n

It also did not describe the damage to either SUV.<\/p>\n

Both Drivers Taken to Hospital<\/h2>\n

Ambulances took Bruss and Ramsey to Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The available report did not describe their injuries or medical conditions.<\/p>\n

No other vehicles were listed in the crash report.<\/p>\n

The report also gave no details about weather or road conditions.<\/p>\n

Authorities did not release more information about the drivers\u2019 treatment.<\/p>\n

Citation Issued After Collision<\/h2>\n

Bruss was cited for failing to stop at an entrance to a through highway.<\/p>\n

The citation is an allegation and does not prove guilt.<\/p>\n

Minnesota law requires drivers to stop and yield before entering a through highway.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota\u2019s official right-of-way law<\/a> online.<\/p>\n

The report did not mention any other citations.<\/p>\n

It also did not state whether alcohol or distracted driving were suspected.<\/p>\n

Intersection Safety Reminder<\/h2>\n

Drivers should stop fully before crossing a major highway.<\/p>\n

They should check both directions before entering traffic.<\/p>\n

Extra care is needed when sight lines are blocked.<\/p>\n

Motorists should also watch for vehicles traveling at highway speeds.<\/p>\n

A driver should enter only when the crossing is clear.<\/p>\n

Passengers should always use seat belts in every seating position.<\/p>\n

Drivers near busy intersections should avoid phones and other distractions.<\/p>\n

They should also leave enough space for sudden stops.<\/p>\n

The crash remains a reminder to use care at highway crossings.<\/p>\n

Emergency responders transported both drivers for medical evaluation.<\/p>\n

No further information was included in the report provided to TRF News.<\/p>\n

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

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

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