EAGLE LAKE, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A North Mankato woman was injured Friday evening when a pickup struck a deer on Highway 14.
The collision happened October 30, 2026, around 6:50 p.m. in Le Ray Township, Blue Earth County.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a Mankato hospital.
Pickup Strikes Deer on Highway 14
The crash involved a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado traveling westbound on Highway 14.
The State Patrol reported that the pickup struck a deer near 610th Avenue, close to Eagle Lake.
The roadway was dry when the collision occurred.
Authorities classified the incident as an injury crash involving one vehicle.
The report does not explain how the deer entered the roadway or describe the pickup’s speed.
It also does not provide an estimate of the vehicle damage.
North Mankato Woman Injured in Deer Collision
The Minnesota State Patrol identified the injured passenger as Cindy Kay Petersen, 58, of North Mankato, Minnesota.
Petersen suffered injuries classified as non-life-threatening.
She was transported to Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato for medical treatment.
The report indicates Petersen was wearing a seat belt when the crash occurred.
The driver was identified as Brian Scott Petersen, 58, also of North Mankato.
Brian Petersen was not injured and was not transported to a hospital.
State Patrol records show he was also wearing a seat belt.
Airbags deployed in the Chevrolet Silverado during the collision.
Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office Responds
The Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office was listed among the agencies assisting with the incident.
The State Patrol reported that alcohol was not suspected as a factor involving the driver.
No other vehicles or injured occupants were identified in the public crash summary.
The report does not identify any citations related to the collision.
Deer Collisions Remain a Fall Driving Hazard
Wildlife collisions are an ongoing safety concern for Minnesota motorists, especially during the fall.
Deer become more active near roadways during evening and early morning hours.
The State of Minnesota’s deer safety guidance encourages motorists to watch roadsides and reduce speed in deer-populated areas.
Drivers are also advised to avoid swerving suddenly to escape a deer collision.
Sudden steering movements can cause vehicles to leave the roadway or enter opposing traffic.
These recommendations are general safety guidance and do not establish what happened before the Highway 14 crash.
Minnesota State Patrol Crash Information
The Minnesota State Patrol identified the incident under crash report number 26201906.
The crash falls within the agency’s Mankato district.
The official incident summary was last updated October 30, 2026, at 7:36 p.m.
It lists one injured passenger and one uninjured driver.
Readers can check the Minnesota State Patrol crash updates for official information.
Motorists can also visit Minnesota 511 for current highway conditions.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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