Incident

Incident details

Incident type:

Fatal

ICR:

25321256

Date/Time:

08/07/2025 09:00

District:

3200 Thief River Falls

Case Information Contact:

218-683-8410

Media Contact:

Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168

Location:

Westbound Highway 2 and County Road 17, EAST GRAND FORKS, Polk County

Description:

The Chevrolet Equinox was traveling westbound on county road 17 and the Peterbilt semi tractor trailer was traveling northbound on highway 2 when they collided.

Road Condition:

Dry

Outside agencies:

None

Information believed complete

Last updated:

08/07/2025 18:34

2 Vehicles involved.

Vehicle

2013 Chevrolet Equinox

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Kathy May Wimpfheimer

Grand Forks, ND, USA

Female Age: 67

Injury type:

Fatal

Health Care Facility:

None

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

Vehicle

2010 Peterbilt Semi Truck

Airbag Deployed:

Not applicable

Driver

Tyler James Shaver

Red Lake Falls, MN, USA

Male Age: 27

Injury type:

Non-life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

Altura Hospital-Grand Forks ND

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

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