{"id":72182,"date":"2026-11-07T04:38:29","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T10:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=72182"},"modified":"2026-11-07T04:38:29","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T10:38:29","slug":"moorhead-woman-injured-in-highway-75-deer-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/moorhead-woman-injured-in-highway-75-deer-crash\/","title":{"rendered":"Moorhead Woman Injured in Highway 75 Deer Crash"},"content":{"rendered":"

OAKPORT TOWNSHIP, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Moorhead woman was injured Friday night when her car struck a deer on Highway 75 in Clay County.<\/p>\n

The accident happened November 6, 2026, at approximately 11:04 p.m.<\/p>\n

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash occurred near 70th Avenue North in Oakport Township.<\/p>\n

The driver was identified as Karen Emily Ann Knutson, 43, of Moorhead, Minnesota.<\/p>\n

Knutson suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Sanford Hospital in Fargo for medical treatment.<\/p>\n

Subaru Strikes Deer on Highway 75<\/h2>\n

The Minnesota State Patrol reported that Knutson was driving a 2018 Subaru Legacy southbound on U.S. Highway 75.<\/p>\n

As she traveled near 70th Avenue North, the Subaru struck a deer.<\/p>\n

The impact caused the vehicle’s airbags to deploy, according to the official crash report.<\/p>\n

Investigators reported that the road surface was dry when the collision occurred.<\/p>\n

No other vehicles were involved in the accident.<\/p>\n

Authorities did not release further information about the circumstances surrounding the collision.<\/p>\n

Moorhead Driver Taken to Fargo Hospital<\/h2>\n

Karen Emily Ann Knutson, 43, suffered injuries classified as non-life-threatening.<\/p>\n

She was taken to Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota, following the crash.<\/p>\n

The State Patrol confirmed that Knutson was wearing her seat belt.<\/p>\n

Investigators also reported that alcohol was not suspected as a factor.<\/p>\n

The official report did not provide details about her specific injuries.<\/p>\n

Additional information about her condition following hospital treatment was not included in the report.<\/p>\n

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MOORHEAD WOMAN INJURED IN DEER CRASH<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Emergency Crews Respond in Clay County<\/h2>\n

The Minnesota State Patrol investigated the collision with assistance from local emergency agencies.<\/p>\n

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Sanford Ambulance assisted with the response.<\/p>\n

The crash was handled by the State Patrol’s Detroit Lakes District.<\/p>\n

Authorities documented the accident under incident number 26901827<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The State Patrol last updated its report at 12:12 a.m. Saturday, November 7.<\/p>\n

The report was marked complete at that time.<\/p>\n

Deer Collisions Remain a Concern for Drivers<\/h2>\n

Deer can unexpectedly enter highways and rural roads, especially during evening and nighttime hours.<\/p>\n

Drivers should remain alert in areas where wildlife may cross the roadway.<\/p>\n

Motorists should watch roadsides carefully and reduce speed when approaching animals near traffic.<\/p>\n

Extra caution is important when traveling through rural areas after dark.<\/p>\n

The November 6 collision involved one vehicle and one injured driver.<\/p>\n

Minnesota State Patrol Releases Crash Details<\/h2>\n

The official crash report confirms that the driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n

Authorities reported dry pavement, airbag deployment, and no suspected alcohol involvement.<\/p>\n

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

Motorists can also visit Minnesota 511<\/a> for current highway conditions and traffic alerts.<\/p>\n

No further updates about the driver’s recovery were included in the report.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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