KATHIO TOWNSHIP, MINNESOTA (trfnews.i234.me) — A 58-year-old Milaca woman was injured Tuesday afternoon when her SUV left Highway 169 and struck parked vehicles.
The Minnesota State Patrol reports the accident happened around 1:45 p.m. on November 3, 2026.
The crash occurred along northbound Highway 169 near milepost 219 in Mille Lacs County.
The vehicle eventually came to rest on its side.
Chevrolet SUV Leaves Highway and Hits Parked Vehicles
According to the State Patrol, a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse was traveling northbound on Highway 169.
The SUV left the roadway to the right for reasons that have not been released.
After leaving the highway, the Chevrolet struck parked vehicles before coming to rest on its side.
The Traverse’s airbags deployed during the crash.
Authorities reported that road conditions were wet at the time.
However, investigators have not determined whether wet pavement contributed to the accident.
Milaca Woman Injured in Highway 169 Crash
The driver was identified as Darla Jane Roache, 58, of Milaca, Minnesota.
Roache suffered injuries classified as non-life-threatening by the Minnesota State Patrol.
She was transported to Mille Lacs Health System’s Onamia Clinic for medical treatment.
Authorities confirmed Roache was wearing a seat belt when the accident occurred.
No passengers were listed in the State Patrol’s report.
Additional information about her injuries or condition following treatment was not provided.
Parked Vehicles Struck During Crash
The State Patrol confirmed that the Chevrolet struck parked vehicles after leaving the highway.
However, the report does not identify the parked vehicles or describe their damage.
The official report lists one moving vehicle involved in the accident.
No additional injuries were identified in the available crash information.
Investigators have not released details explaining why the Chevrolet left the roadway.
Emergency Crews Respond in Mille Lacs County
The Minnesota State Patrol responded with assistance from the Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office.
Firefighters from the Onamia Fire Department also assisted at the scene.
Tribal police personnel were among the responding agencies.
Emergency crews assisted following the collision and arranged medical care for the injured driver.
No fatalities were reported.
Alcohol Not Suspected in Rollover Crash
The State Patrol reported that alcohol was not suspected in connection with the driver.
The report does not identify any criminal charges or traffic citations.
The accident was documented under incident number 26801388.
State Patrol records were last updated November 3, 2026, at 3:42 p.m.
The report lists the available information as complete.
Highway 169 Crash Information
Motorists can review additional details through the Minnesota State Patrol Crash Updates.
Drivers can also check Minnesota 511 for current highway conditions.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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