KATHIO TOWNSHIP, MINNESOTA (trfnews.i234.me) — A 58-year-old Milaca woman was injured Tuesday afternoon after her SUV left Highway 169 and struck parked vehicles.
The Minnesota State Patrol reports the crash happened around 1:45 p.m. on November 3, 2026.
The accident occurred on northbound Highway 169 near milepost 219 in Mille Lacs County.
The Chevrolet Traverse eventually came to rest on its side following the collision.
Chevrolet SUV Strikes Parked Vehicles
According to the State Patrol, a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse was traveling northbound on Highway 169.
The SUV suddenly left the roadway to the right for reasons that remain unclear.
After leaving the highway, the vehicle struck parked vehicles before tipping onto its side.
The Chevrolet’s airbags deployed during the crash.
Authorities reported wet road conditions at the time of the accident.
However, investigators have not confirmed whether the wet pavement contributed to the crash.
Milaca Woman Injured in Rollover
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 her seat belt when the crash occurred.
The State Patrol did not list any passengers inside the Chevrolet.
Additional information about Roache’s injuries or condition following treatment was not released.
Parked Vehicles Damaged in Highway Crash
The State Patrol confirmed the Chevrolet struck parked vehicles after leaving the northbound highway.
However, officials did not identify the parked vehicles or release details about their damage.
The official crash report lists one moving vehicle involved in the accident.
No additional injuries were identified in the available report.
Authorities have not explained what caused the SUV to leave the roadway.
Emergency Crews Respond in Mille Lacs County
Several emergency agencies responded to the Tuesday afternoon accident.
The Minnesota State Patrol received assistance from the Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office.
Onamia firefighters and tribal police personnel also responded to the scene.
Emergency workers assisted following the collision and arranged medical treatment for the injured driver.
The State Patrol reported no fatalities connected to the accident.
Alcohol Not Suspected in Crash
Investigators reported that alcohol was not suspected as a factor involving Roache.
The available report does not identify any criminal charges or traffic citations.
The Minnesota State Patrol documented the accident under incident number 26801388.
The public crash report was last updated November 3, 2026, at 3:42 p.m.
Officials listed the available information as complete.
Readers can review the official Minnesota State Patrol crash report.
Drivers can also check Minnesota 511 for current highway conditions.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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