{"id":5894,"date":"2025-12-30T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=5894"},"modified":"2025-12-30T05:10:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T11:10:12","slug":"thief-river-falls-hwy-59-crash-sends-car-into-ditch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/thief-river-falls-hwy-59-crash-sends-car-into-ditch\/","title":{"rendered":"Thief River Falls: Hwy 59 Crash Sends Car Into Ditch"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thief River Falls<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Police responded Dec. 15 at 8:04 a.m. to a crash at Dale Street and Highway 59.<\/p>\n

What happened<\/h2>\n

The intersection is in Thief River Falls. The report did not list any injuries.<\/p>\n

Felicia Iverson, of Thief River Falls, drove a 2007 Ford Taurus, police said.<\/p>\n

She was traveling east on Dale Street, according to the report.<\/p>\n

The report said Iverson drove across Highway 59. Her Taurus collided with another vehicle.<\/p>\n

Wyatt Harbott, of Thief River Falls, drove a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado, police said.<\/p>\n

He was traveling north on Highway 59 at the time.<\/p>\n

The impact pushed the Taurus off the roadway. The Taurus then traveled into a ditch.<\/p>\n

Damage estimates were not included in the brief report. Road conditions were not stated.<\/p>\n

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Thief River Falls: Hwy 59 Crash Sends Car Into Ditch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Citation<\/h2>\n

Iverson was cited for a driver\u2019s license instruction permit violation, according to the report.<\/p>\n

The report did not list a court date. A citation is not a conviction.<\/p>\n

Minnesota law lists instruction permit rules and restrictions here:\u00a0Minnesota Statute 171.05: Instruction permit<\/a><\/p>\n

Why highway crossings can be risky<\/h2>\n

Highway traffic moves faster than city traffic. Gaps can close quickly.<\/p>\n

Winter glare can also reduce contrast. Snow can hide ice near the stop line.<\/p>\n

Drivers should slow down early. Drivers should brake in a straight line.<\/p>\n

Extra following space helps. Sudden swerves can lead to ditch run-offs.<\/p>\n

Road info and safety resources<\/h2>\n

MnDOT and the city have posted Highway 59 corridor information and updates online.<\/p>\n

MnDOT: Hwy 59 \u2014 Thief River Falls corridor study<\/a><\/p>\n

MnDOT: Hwy 59 south of Thief River Falls project<\/a><\/p>\n

Check current road conditions before you travel:\u00a0Minnesota 511: Road and travel conditions<\/a><\/p>\n

Winter driving tips are available here:\u00a0Minnesota DPS: Winter driving tips<\/a><\/p>\n

MnDOT: Winter driving tips<\/a><\/p>\n

I\u2019m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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