Windom Township Deer Crash Injures Austin Woman
Windom Township (trfnews.i234.me) — An Austin woman was injured Sunday night after her car struck a deer on Interstate 90.
The crash happened at about 9:12 p.m. on September 13, 2026. It occurred westbound near milepost 186 in Mower County.
The Minnesota State Patrol identified the driver as 30-year-old Yvette Moyeda of Austin.
Car Strikes Deer On Interstate 90
According to the State Patrol, Moyeda was driving a 2014 Dodge Charger west on Interstate 90.
The Charger collided with a deer while traveling through Windom Township.
The road was dry when the crash occurred. No alcohol use was suspected, according to the crash report.
Moyeda was wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision. The vehicle’s airbag did not deploy.
The State Patrol listed her injuries as non-life-threatening.
Driver Taken To Austin Hospital
Mayo Ambulance responded to the scene following the collision.
Moyeda was taken to Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin for medical care.
Additional details about her injuries were not included in the State Patrol report.
The crash was classified as an injury incident. One vehicle was involved.
The State Patrol listed incident number 26103876 for the case.
Drivers can search Minnesota State Patrol crash reports through the official incident database.
Information about the Austin medical campus is available through Mayo Clinic Health System.
Deer Collisions Remain A Road Hazard
Wildlife can enter roadways with little warning, especially during evening and nighttime travel.
Motorists should remain alert in areas where deer may cross highways or rural roads.
The State Patrol indicated the information in the report was believed complete.
The incident report was last updated at 10:51 p.m. on September 13.
I’m Daniel Mercer reporting for northwestmnnow.com.
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