Moorhead Woman Hurt in Highway 75 Deer Crash
A 43-year-old driver was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after her car struck a deer in rural Clay County.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Accidents
A 43-year-old Moorhead woman was transported to the hospital after her 2018 Subaru Legacy struck a deer on Highway 75 north of Moorhead just after 11 p.m. on Friday, November 7. The driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was wearing a seat belt.
Why it matters
Collisions with deer on rural highways are a recurring hazard for drivers in the Moorhead area, especially during fall nights when wildlife is active near roadways. The crash is a reminder for local drivers to stay alert on rural stretches of Highway 75.
The vehicle was a 2018 Subaru Legacy traveling south on Highway 75 near 70th Ave. N. in Oakport Township when it struck the deer. The crash occurred just after 11 p.m. on Friday, November 7.
The players
Clay County Sheriff's Office
The county law enforcement agency that responded to the crash and handles incidents across rural Clay County.
Sanford Ambulance
The ambulance service that responded to the scene and transported the injured driver to the hospital.
The details
The vehicle struck a deer while traveling south on Highway 75 in Oakport Township. Deputies with the Clay County Sheriff's Office and Sanford Ambulance personnel responded to the scene, and the driver was taken to the hospital; alcohol is not suspected as a factor.
Timeline
Friday, November 7, just after 11 p.m.: crash occurs on Highway 75.
Roadmap
Deer-vehicle collisions are tracked as a recurring category of rural highway crash in Minnesota reporting. This Highway 75 incident fits that pattern of wildlife strikes occurring on rural roads outside city limits.
Drivers on rural stretches of Highway 75 north of Moorhead should watch for deer, particularly at dusk and after dark. Slowing down and using high beams where appropriate can reduce the risk of a wildlife collision.
The takeaway
Deer collisions can happen in an instant on rural highways, so staying alert after dark and wearing a seat belt remain the most practical protections for drivers.
Further reading
For similar local incidents, browse Accidents coverage across the Moorhead area.
Source note: This article includes information reported by INFORUM.
