Incident

Incident details

Incident type:

Injury

ICR:

26270070

Date/Time:

01/09/2026 20:34

District:

2700 Duluth

Case Information Contact:

218-302-6127

Media Contact:

MSP PIO Lt. Michael Lee (651) 343-4680

Location:

Unknown Municipality

Description:

The Subaru Outback was traveling eastbound on Highway 61 when it struck a deer.

Road Condition:

Dry

Outside agencies:

Lake County Sheriff's Office, Silver Bay Police Dept, Lake County Ambulance

Information believed complete

Last updated:

01/09/2026 22:41

1 Vehicle involved.

Vehicle

2022 Subaru Outback

Airbag Deployed:

Yes

Driver

Buffy Lynn Butz

Grand Marais, MN, USA

Female Age: 56

Injury type:

Non-life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

Lakeview, Two Harbors

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

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