{"id":72083,"date":"2026-11-06T08:41:59","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T14:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=72083"},"modified":"2026-11-06T08:41:59","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T14:41:59","slug":"alexandria-pair-injured-in-highway-29-deer-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/alexandria-pair-injured-in-highway-29-deer-crash\/","title":{"rendered":"Alexandria Pair Injured in Highway 29 Deer Crash"},"content":{"rendered":"

ELMO TOWNSHIP, MN<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 Two Alexandria residents were injured Thursday evening after their vehicle struck a deer on Highway 29 in Otter Tail County.<\/p>\n

The crash happened November 5, 2026, at approximately 5:11 p.m. near mile marker 107.<\/p>\n

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2006 Honda Accord was traveling southbound when it collided with a deer.<\/p>\n

Both occupants suffered non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n

Honda Accord Strikes Deer on Highway 29<\/h2>\n

The State Patrol reported that the Honda Accord was heading south along Highway 29 in Elmo Township.<\/p>\n

Near mile marker 107, the vehicle struck a deer.<\/p>\n

Road conditions were reported as dry when the accident occurred.<\/p>\n

The crash involved only one vehicle.<\/p>\n

Authorities did not provide additional information about how the deer entered the roadway.<\/p>\n

Alexandria Driver Suffers Injuries<\/h2>\n

The driver was identified as Steven Ronald Weiss, 70, of Alexandria, Minnesota<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

According to the State Patrol, Steven suffered non-life-threatening injuries during the collision.<\/p>\n

He was wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash.<\/p>\n

The Honda Accord’s airbags did not deploy.<\/p>\n

No healthcare facility was listed for Steven in the State Patrol report.<\/p>\n

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HIGHWAY 29 DEER CRASH: TWO ALEXANDRIA RESIDENTS INJURED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Passenger Also Injured<\/h2>\n

The passenger was identified as Rebecca Mildred Weiss, 69, of Alexandria, Minnesota<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Rebecca also suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the collision.<\/p>\n

Alexandria Hospital was listed as her healthcare facility following the accident.<\/p>\n

Investigators confirmed that Rebecca was wearing her seat belt.<\/p>\n

The report did not provide further information about the nature or extent of either person’s injuries.<\/p>\n

Emergency Responders Called to Scene<\/h2>\n

Emergency personnel from multiple agencies assisted with the response along Highway 29.<\/p>\n

Responding agencies included the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office and Parkers Prairie Ambulance.<\/p>\n

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

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

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

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

The accident was classified as an injury crash involving one vehicle.<\/p>\n

Officials marked the incident information as believed complete in an update issued November 5 at 6:32 p.m.<\/p>\n

The crash is documented under Minnesota State Patrol incident number 26901814<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Deer collisions can happen unexpectedly, particularly during evening hours when wildlife may be moving near highways.<\/p>\n

Drivers are encouraged to remain alert and watch for animals approaching the roadway.<\/p>\n

Additional information about Minnesota traffic crashes 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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