Incident

Incident details

Incident type:

Injury

ICR:

26901597

Date/Time:

09/20/2026 21:21

District:

2900 Detroit Lakes

Case Information Contact:

218-846-8260

Media Contact:

Sgt. Jesse Grabow (218) 639-3168

Location:

Northbound Highway 71 at Mile marker 211, BERTHA TWP, Todd County

Description:

The Toyota Avalon was Northbound on Highway 71 when it struck two horses at Mile Marker 211.

Road Condition:

Dry

Outside agencies:

Todd COSO, Bertha Fire & Ambulance

Information believed complete

Last updated:

09/20/2026 22:40

1 Vehicle involved.

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Avalon

Airbag Deployed:

Driver

Rachael Elizabeth Pietila

Menahga, MN, USA

Female Age: 40

Injury type:

None

Health Care Facility:

None

Seat Belt:

Yes

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

Passenger

Nicholas Jerome Hill

Menahga, MN, USA

Male Age: 49

Injury type:

Non-life Threatening

Health Care Facility:

Astera Hospital

Seat Belt:

Helmet:

Not Applicable

Alcohol Suspected:

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