{"id":72054,"date":"2026-11-06T07:46:49","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T13:46:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=72054"},"modified":"2026-11-06T07:46:49","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T13:46:49","slug":"albert-lea-man-injured-after-dodge-hits-deer-on-i-90","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/albert-lea-man-injured-after-dodge-hits-deer-on-i-90\/","title":{"rendered":"Albert Lea Man Injured After Dodge Hits Deer on I-90"},"content":{"rendered":"

BANCROFT TOWNSHIP, MN<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 A 63-year-old Albert Lea man was injured after his Dodge Challenger struck a deer along Interstate 90 in Freeborn County.<\/p>\n

The accident happened Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at approximately 6:34 p.m. near Exit 158.<\/p>\n

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Barry Lee Roberts, 63, of Albert Lea, was traveling westbound when the collision occurred.<\/p>\n

Dodge Challenger Collides With Deer<\/h2>\n

Roberts was driving a 2020 Dodge Challenger westbound on Interstate 90 through Bancroft Township.<\/p>\n

According to the State Patrol, the vehicle collided with a deer near Exit 158.<\/p>\n

The crash occurred during the evening hours, with wet pavement reported at the time.<\/p>\n

The State Patrol did not provide additional details about how the deer entered the roadway.<\/p>\n

Only one vehicle was involved in the reported accident.<\/p>\n

Driver Suffers Non-Life-Threatening Injuries<\/h2>\n

The State Patrol identified the injured driver as Barry Lee Roberts, 63, of Albert Lea, Minnesota<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Roberts suffered non-life-threatening injuries during the collision.<\/p>\n

MCHS Albert Lea was listed as the healthcare facility where he received treatment.<\/p>\n

Investigators reported that Roberts was wearing his seat belt when the crash occurred.<\/p>\n

The Dodge Challenger’s airbags deployed during the impact.<\/p>\n

No additional information about the extent of Roberts’ injuries was included in the report.<\/p>\n

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DEER STRIKE ON I-90: ALBERT LEA DRIVER INJURED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Emergency Responders Called to Interstate 90<\/h2>\n

MCHS Ambulance assisted with the emergency response following the collision.<\/p>\n

The Minnesota State Patrol’s Rochester district handled the crash investigation.<\/p>\n

The report did not specify the extent of damage to the Dodge Challenger.<\/p>\n

Authorities also did not indicate whether the vehicle required towing following the collision.<\/p>\n

Alcohol Not Suspected in Crash<\/h2>\n

According to the State Patrol, alcohol was not suspected as a contributing factor.<\/p>\n

Wet road conditions were documented at the time of the collision.<\/p>\n

The accident was classified as an injury crash, with Roberts listed as having non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n

The State Patrol marked the incident information as believed complete in its November 4 update.<\/p>\n

Deer Collisions Remain a Roadway Hazard<\/h2>\n

Deer can enter roadways unexpectedly, particularly during evening and nighttime hours.<\/p>\n

Motorists should remain alert when traveling through rural areas and sections of highway bordered by wooded land.<\/p>\n

Drivers are encouraged to reduce speed when visibility is limited and watch for wildlife near the roadside.<\/p>\n

The collision is documented under Minnesota State Patrol incident number 26104690<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Additional crash information is available through the Minnesota State Patrol Crash Updates<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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