Thief River Falls, MN (September 29, 2024) – A traffic accident occurred this morning involving two vehicles at the intersection of westbound Highway 2 and County Road 46 in Kertsonville Township, Polk County. The incident was reported at approximately 9:52 AM.
According to preliminary reports, a 2013 Ford Edge, driven by 69-year-old Jonni Melodie Krecklau from Pequot Lakes, was traveling southbound on County Road 46 when it collided with a 2020 Chevy Silverado, which was westbound on Highway 2. The impact occurred in the intersection, leading to significant damage to both vehicles.
Emergency responders from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Crookston Area Ambulance, and Crookston Fire Department arrived at the scene to provide assistance. Krecklau sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Riverview Hospital for medical evaluation and treatment. Fortunately, the driver of the Chevy Silverado, 35-year-old Thomas John Strandmark from Porter, was not injured in the accident.
Both drivers were wearing their seat belts at the time of the collision, and airbags deployed in both vehicles. Authorities have confirmed that alcohol was not a factor in the crash. The road conditions were reported as dry, which may have contributed to the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The investigation into the accident is ongoing, and authorities are working to gather more details regarding the events leading up to the collision.
Our thoughts are with those affected by this accident.
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