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Pine County Sheriff's Office Seeks Driver of Red Pickup After Close Call with Schoolchildren in Willow River

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Published on December 29, 2023
Pine County Sheriff's Office Seeks Driver of Red Pickup After Close Call with Schoolchildren in Willow RiverSource: Facebook/Pine County Sheriff's Office

The Pine County Sheriff's Office is turning to the public for help after a near-miss incident involving a red pickup truck and schoolchildren. Authorities have released footage showing a 1994 Red Ford Ranger, with Minnesota license plate number 116KPL, driving dangerously close to several kids getting off a school bus on County Road 41 in Willow River. The event occurred at around 3:22 PM on December 21, according to Pine County Sheriff's Office.

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In their appeal, the Pine County Sheriff's Office stated, "The vehicle in the video almost hit a couple of kids as they were exiting the School Bus." They urge anyone with information about the vehicle or the incident to come forward. Tips can be directed to the Pine County Sheriff's Office at 320-629-8380, referencing Case# 23003956, as per  Pine County Sheriff's Office.