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Thief River Falls UTV Rollover Involves 12-Year-Old<\/h2>\n

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 No injuries were reported after a 12-year-old girl rolled a UTV Monday west of Thief River Falls.<\/p>\n

Sheriff’s deputies responded to the rollover shortly after 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

The crash happened near Center Avenue North and 180th Street.<\/p>\n

Authorities said the girl was operating a Polaris Ranger when the vehicle rolled.<\/p>\n

No injuries were reported following the crash.<\/p>\n

Deputies Respond to UTV Rollover<\/h2>\n

Emergency responders were called to the area after receiving a report about the overturned utility vehicle.<\/p>\n

The incident occurred in a rural area west of Thief River Falls.<\/p>\n

The circumstances leading to the rollover were not immediately detailed.<\/p>\n

Authorities have not reported whether anyone else was riding inside the Polaris Ranger.<\/p>\n

No ambulance transports or serious injuries were reported in the initial information.<\/p>\n

Additional details about possible vehicle damage were also not immediately available.<\/p>\n

UTV Safety Remains Important<\/h2>\n

Utility terrain vehicles are widely used for recreation, farming, hunting and transportation across northern Minnesota.<\/p>\n

Young operators face additional safety requirements when driving ATVs and similar off-road vehicles.<\/p>\n

Safety officials encourage riders to use helmets and other protective equipment whenever operating these vehicles.<\/p>\n

Drivers should also travel at safe speeds and use extra care on uneven surfaces.<\/p>\n

Seat belts should be used when the vehicle is equipped with them.<\/p>\n

Passengers should remain seated in designated areas while a UTV is moving.<\/p>\n

Parents can review youth riding requirements through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ATV safety page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The DNR also provides information about required training and operating rules for younger riders.<\/p>\n

No Injuries Reported<\/h2>\n

Monday’s incident ended without any reported injuries despite the vehicle rolling over.<\/p>\n

Sheriff’s deputies handled the response at the scene.<\/p>\n

No further information about the crash was immediately released.<\/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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