OAKPORT TOWNSHIP, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Moorhead woman was injured Friday night when her car struck a deer on Highway 75 in Clay County.
The accident happened November 6, 2026, at approximately 11:04 p.m.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash occurred near 70th Avenue North in Oakport Township.
The driver was identified as Karen Emily Ann Knutson, 43, of Moorhead, Minnesota.
Knutson suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Sanford Hospital in Fargo for medical treatment.
Subaru Strikes Deer on Highway 75
The Minnesota State Patrol reported that Knutson was driving a 2018 Subaru Legacy southbound on U.S. Highway 75.
As she traveled near 70th Avenue North, the Subaru struck a deer.
The impact caused the vehicle’s airbags to deploy, according to the official crash report.
Investigators reported that the road surface was dry when the collision occurred.
No other vehicles were involved in the accident.
Authorities did not release further information about the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Moorhead Driver Taken to Fargo Hospital
Karen Emily Ann Knutson, 43, suffered injuries classified as non-life-threatening.
She was taken to Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota, following the crash.
The State Patrol confirmed that Knutson was wearing her seat belt.
Investigators also reported that alcohol was not suspected as a factor.
The official report did not provide details about her specific injuries.
Additional information about her condition following hospital treatment was not included in the report.
Emergency Crews Respond in Clay County
The Minnesota State Patrol investigated the collision with assistance from local emergency agencies.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Sanford Ambulance assisted with the response.
The crash was handled by the State Patrol’s Detroit Lakes District.
Authorities documented the accident under incident number 26901827.
The State Patrol last updated its report at 12:12 a.m. Saturday, November 7.
The report was marked complete at that time.
Deer Collisions Remain a Concern for Drivers
Deer can unexpectedly enter highways and rural roads, especially during evening and nighttime hours.
Drivers should remain alert in areas where wildlife may cross the roadway.
Motorists should watch roadsides carefully and reduce speed when approaching animals near traffic.
Extra caution is important when traveling through rural areas after dark.
The November 6 collision involved one vehicle and one injured driver.
Minnesota State Patrol Releases Crash Details
The official crash report confirms that the driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities reported dry pavement, airbag deployment, and no suspected alcohol involvement.
Additional information is available through the official Minnesota State Patrol crash report.
Motorists can also visit Minnesota 511 for current highway conditions and traffic alerts.
No further updates about the driver’s recovery were included in the report.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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