{"id":41523,"date":"2026-08-03T07:55:36","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T12:55:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=41523"},"modified":"2026-08-01T16:51:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T21:51:38","slug":"thief-river-falls-drive-thru-crash-reported","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/thief-river-falls-drive-thru-crash-reported\/","title":{"rendered":"Thief River Falls Drive-Thru Crash Reported"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thief River Falls Drive-Thru Crash Reported<\/h2>\n

Thief River Falls<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Police received a report of a two-vehicle crash on July 20. The collision happened at 3:49 p.m. in the Dairy Queen parking lot.<\/p>\n

The crash occurred in the restaurant\u2019s drive-thru lane. Patricia Berberena of Red Lake Falls was stopped in a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. John Geske of Thief River Falls was driving a 2022 GMC Sierra behind her.<\/p>\n

According to the report, Geske\u2019s pickup rear-ended Berberena\u2019s sport utility vehicle. The report did not describe what caused the pickup to move forward.<\/p>\n

No Injuries Reported<\/h2>\n

Police said no injuries were known after the collision. The brief report did not mention ambulance transport or emergency medical treatment.<\/p>\n

No other vehicles were listed in the report. Police also did not release damage estimates for either vehicle.<\/p>\n

The crash happened during the afternoon, when restaurant parking lots can have steady traffic. Drive-thru lanes often require drivers to stop and move forward several times.<\/p>\n

Drive-Thru Safety Reminder<\/h2>\n

Drivers should leave enough space between vehicles in these lanes. Extra room can help prevent low-speed rear-end crashes.<\/p>\n

Motorists should also avoid phones and other distractions. Even a brief distraction can reduce reaction time in a crowded parking lot.<\/p>\n

Drivers involved in a minor crash should move to a safe area when possible. They should exchange contact and insurance information after checking for injuries.<\/p>\n

Photos of vehicle damage can help document the scene. Drivers should also note the time, location, and weather conditions.<\/p>\n

Traffic safety information is available from the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety<\/a>. Drivers can also review general information through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.<\/p>\n

Dairy Queen<\/a> operates restaurants across Minnesota and the United States. Customers can find official company information through its website.<\/p>\n

The July 20 crash remains listed as a property-damage incident with no known injuries. No further details were included in the public summary.<\/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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