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Thief River Falls Crash Ends With Red-Light Citation<\/h2>\n

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2013 A two-vehicle crash at a busy Thief River Falls intersection ended with a traffic citation but no reported injuries.<\/p>\n

Police received the accident report at 11:01 a.m. on October 4.<\/p>\n

The crash happened at the intersection of Highway 59 and the Walmart frontage road.<\/p>\n

According to the report, Scott Kjellberg of Thief River Falls was driving a 2011 Nissan Armada on Highway 59.<\/p>\n

Police said Kjellberg entered the intersection against a red traffic signal.<\/p>\n

His vehicle then struck a 2015 GMC Terrain driven by Justin Teas of Paducah, Kentucky.<\/p>\n

How the Crash Happened<\/h2>\n

According to the report, Teas was trying to turn left onto Highway 59 when the collision occurred.<\/p>\n

Police said Kjellberg continued into the intersection despite the red light.<\/p>\n

The report states that his Nissan Armada then collided with Teas’ GMC Terrain.<\/p>\n

The supplied information does not say which direction either vehicle was traveling before the crash.<\/p>\n

It also does not describe the amount of damage to either vehicle.<\/p>\n

No passengers were identified in the brief report.<\/p>\n

No Known Injuries Reported<\/h2>\n

Authorities said there were no known injuries connected to the crash.<\/p>\n

That means no injuries were reported at the time the accident information was released.<\/p>\n

The report does not say whether either driver was checked by emergency responders.<\/p>\n

It also does not say whether either vehicle had to be towed from the scene.<\/p>\n

Police did not list any other citations or criminal allegations in the report.<\/p>\n

Citation Issued After Investigation<\/h2>\n

Kjellberg was cited for failure to stop for a traffic control device.<\/p>\n

That citation generally applies when a driver fails to obey a traffic signal or other official sign.<\/p>\n

Minnesota law requires drivers to stop at a steady red light before entering an intersection.<\/p>\n

Drivers must remain stopped until they may lawfully proceed.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169.06<\/a> for more information about traffic-control signals.<\/p>\n

What Happens Next<\/h2>\n

The supplied report does not include a court date or case number.<\/p>\n

Traffic citations can later appear in public court records, depending on how the matter is handled.<\/p>\n

Readers can search for available case information through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The report remains a brief account of the crash based on the information provided.<\/p>\n

No further details about road conditions, witnesses, or contributing factors were included.<\/p>\n

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

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

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