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One Hurt in Deer Crash Outside of Verndale

By Derek Sidian Jun 9, 2025 | 6:42 AM

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Verndale, MN – One person was hurt after hitting a deer with their car in rural Verndale Friday night (June 6th).

State troopers say 22-year-old Joshua Crandall of Osage was in his pickup heading east on Highway 10 at about 9:30 p.m. when he struck a deer just outside of Aldrich, near mile marker 101.

Crandall was transported to Staples Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The State Patrol is investigating.

The State Patrol was assisted by the Verndale Police and Fire Departments, and the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office.

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