Girl Struck by Truck in Polk County, Has Minor Injuries

A juvenile female was hit by a truck early Friday morning in the city of Fosston.

On Friday morning, around 8:30 AM, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian near the intersection of 1st Street East and North Granum Avenue in the city of Fosston.

Upon investigation, authorities say a girl was crossing 1st Street E and was struck by a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado pickup driving east. The truck was driven by Lengby native Kerry Cran, 49.

The girl hit by the truck was transported by an Essentia Ambulance to Essentia Health in Fosston for minor injuries. Her name has not been released.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind drivers and pedestrians to use caution at and/or near intersections.