PAGE TOWNSHIP, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 27-year-old Milaca man was injured Thursday morning after his vehicle struck a deer on Highway 169 in Mille Lacs County.
The crash happened November 5, 2026, at approximately 7:22 a.m. near the intersection of Highway 169 and 250th Street.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2012 Ford Fiesta hatchback was traveling northbound when the collision occurred.
Ford Fiesta Strikes Deer on Highway 169
The State Patrol reported that the Ford Fiesta was traveling north along Highway 169 in Page Township.
Near 250th Street, the vehicle collided with a deer.
Road conditions were reported as dry at the time of the crash.
Only one vehicle was involved in the incident.
The State Patrol did not provide additional information about how the deer entered the roadway.
Milaca Driver Suffers Injuries
The driver was identified as Johnathan Jay Hiles, 27, of Milaca, Minnesota.
According to the State Patrol, Hiles suffered non-life-threatening injuries during the collision.
He was taken to Princeton Hospital for medical treatment.
Investigators reported that Hiles was wearing his seat belt when the accident occurred.
The Ford Fiesta’s airbags deployed during the impact.
The State Patrol did not release further details about the nature of his injuries.
Emergency Responders Called to Crash Scene
Several agencies assisted with the emergency response along Highway 169.
Responding agencies included the Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office and North Ambulance.
Collins Brothers Towing of Princeton also assisted at the scene.
The Minnesota State Patrol’s Brainerd district handled the crash investigation.
Authorities did not specify the extent of damage to the Ford Fiesta.
Alcohol Not Suspected in Collision
According to the State Patrol, alcohol was not suspected as a contributing factor.
The incident was classified as an injury crash, with Hiles suffering non-life-threatening injuries.
The State Patrol marked the incident information as believed complete in its November 5 update at 9:59 a.m.
The crash is documented under incident number 26801395.
Additional information about Minnesota traffic crashes is available through the Minnesota State Patrol Crash Updates.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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