DAYTON, Minn. – A central Minnesota woman was killed early Sunday morning in a crash northwest of the Twin Cities.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the 60-year-old woman had stopped her Ford Escape in the center lane of eastbound Interstate 94 near Brockton Lane after hitting a deer. While the Ford was stopped, a 32-year-old man driving a Mazda CX-5 drove up behind it around 5:30 am.
The woman, identified as Julie Kay Terwey of South Haven, Minnesota, died at the scene as a result of her injuries. She was wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident.
The driver of the Mazda suffered injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, most deer accidents occur in the fall months. Between 2016 and 2020, 18 deaths were reported in crashes involving deer, 15 of which involved motorcyclists.
The DPS says not swerving is important if you encounter a deer while driving a car or truck. If you hit a deer and it blocks the road, you should contact the police.
