THIEF RIVER FALLS — A Red Lake woman died following a rollover crash in Thief River Falls on Sunday, March 22.
The Minnesota State Patrol reported Floris Ruby Rose Strong, 35 of Red Lake, was westbound on Great Divide Road before she crossed the Highway 89 intersection and rolled into the treeline.
Strong was the only occupant of the vehicle, a Dodge Caravan, and was pronounced dead at the scene. The state patrol noted Strong was not wearing her seat belt.
Road conditions were dry at the time of the crash, around noon Sunday.
The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office assisted at the scene.
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