ELMO TOWNSHIP, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Two Alexandria residents were injured Thursday evening after their vehicle struck a deer on Highway 29 in Otter Tail County.
The crash happened November 5, 2026, at approximately 5:11 p.m. near mile marker 107.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2006 Honda Accord was traveling southbound when it collided with a deer.
Both occupants suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Honda Accord Strikes Deer on Highway 29
The State Patrol reported that the Honda Accord was heading south along Highway 29 in Elmo Township.
Near mile marker 107, the vehicle struck a deer.
Road conditions were reported as dry when the accident occurred.
The crash involved only one vehicle.
Authorities did not provide additional information about how the deer entered the roadway.
Alexandria Driver Suffers Injuries
The driver was identified as Steven Ronald Weiss, 70, of Alexandria, Minnesota.
According to the State Patrol, Steven suffered non-life-threatening injuries during the collision.
He was wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash.
The Honda Accord’s airbags did not deploy.
No healthcare facility was listed for Steven in the State Patrol report.
Passenger Also Injured
The passenger was identified as Rebecca Mildred Weiss, 69, of Alexandria, Minnesota.
Rebecca also suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the collision.
Alexandria Hospital was listed as her healthcare facility following the accident.
Investigators confirmed that Rebecca was wearing her seat belt.
The report did not provide further information about the nature or extent of either person’s injuries.
Emergency Responders Called to Scene
Emergency personnel from multiple agencies assisted with the response along Highway 29.
Responding agencies included the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office and Parkers Prairie Ambulance.
The Minnesota State Patrol’s Detroit Lakes district handled the crash investigation.
The report did not specify the extent of damage to the Honda Accord.
Alcohol Not Suspected in Collision
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, alcohol was not suspected as a contributing factor for either occupant.
The accident was classified as an injury crash involving one vehicle.
Officials marked the incident information as believed complete in an update issued November 5 at 6:32 p.m.
The crash is documented under Minnesota State Patrol incident number 26901814.
Deer collisions can happen unexpectedly, particularly during evening hours when wildlife may be moving near highways.
Drivers are encouraged to remain alert and watch for animals approaching the roadway.
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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