Driver Injured in Clay County Car Accident
The driver has been identified as Karen Knutson, 43, of Moorhead, who was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
Karen Knutson, 43, of Moorhead, was injured in a car crash on Highway 75 in Clay County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
What Happened on Highway 75
The crash happened just after 11 p.m. Friday, the State Patrol said. Knutson was headed south in a 2018 Subaru Legacy on Highway 75, close to 70th Ave. N. in Oakport Township, which lies north of Moorhead. The State Patrol said the car struck a deer. Knutson was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. The State Patrol said she was wearing her seat belt.
What the Clay County Response Included
Clay County Sheriff's deputies and ambulance crews from Sanford went to the scene. The State Patrol said investigators do not suspect alcohol played a role. No charges have been announced.
Police often ask witnesses to come forward in the days after a crash. Even a small detail from someone who saw it can help fill in the picture.
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Affected by an accident like this?
Here is what people in Minnesota usually need, in the order it comes up.
Emergency care. Emergency rooms must check and stabilize you, even if you can't pay. The bill comes later.
Your vehicle. Tow yards usually charge for every day a towed vehicle sits there.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Hospital bills. Most hospitals have a program that cuts bills for people with low income, and you can apply months after the first bill.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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