MANKATO, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 46-year-old St. Peter woman was injured Thursday evening after an SUV struck a deer on Highway 22 in Mankato.
The crash happened November 5, 2026, at approximately 5:36 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 22 and County Road 26.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2015 Toyota 4Runner was traveling southbound when it collided with a deer.
The passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries, while the driver escaped injury.
Toyota 4Runner Strikes Deer on Highway 22
The State Patrol reported that the Toyota 4Runner was heading south along Highway 22 in Mankato.
Near County Road 26, the vehicle struck a deer.
Road conditions were reported as dry at the time of the accident.
The crash involved only one vehicle.
Authorities did not provide additional information about how the deer entered the roadway.
St. Peter Woman Suffers Injuries
The injured passenger was identified as Maria Lynn Olson, 46, of St. Peter, Minnesota.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Olson suffered non-life-threatening injuries during the collision.
MCHS Mankato was listed as her healthcare facility following the accident.
Investigators confirmed that Olson was wearing her seat belt at the time of the crash.
The Toyota 4Runner’s airbags deployed during the impact.
The State Patrol did not release additional details about the nature or extent of Olson’s injuries.
Driver Escapes Injury
The driver was identified as Adam Kent Courtland, 54, of St. Peter, Minnesota.
According to the State Patrol, Courtland was not injured in the collision.
He was wearing his seat belt when the vehicle struck the deer.
No hospital treatment was reported for Courtland.
Emergency Crews Respond to Crash
Multiple emergency agencies assisted with the response along Highway 22.
Responding agencies included the Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office, Mankato Police Department, and Mankato Fire Department.
Mayo Ambulance also assisted at the scene.
The Minnesota State Patrol’s Mankato district handled the crash investigation.
The report did not specify the extent of damage to the Toyota 4Runner.
Alcohol Not Suspected in Collision
According to the State Patrol, alcohol was not suspected as a contributing factor for the driver.
The collision was classified as an injury crash involving one vehicle.
Officials marked the incident information as believed complete in an update issued November 5 at 6:40 p.m.
The crash is documented under Minnesota State Patrol incident number 26201952.
Deer collisions can occur unexpectedly, particularly during evening hours when wildlife may be active near roadways.
Drivers are encouraged to remain alert and watch for animals approaching highways.
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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