The crash occurred about two miles south of Cannons Falls where a southbound car smashed into a deer, according to the state crash report.

Cannon Falls, MN (KROC-AM News)- A young Rochester woman was taken to a hospital following an accident on Hwy. 52. 

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She was the only person occupying the only vehicle involved. The State Patrol responded to the crash scene shortly after 9:00 Sunday night. 

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23-Year-old Rochester Woman Taken to Hospital After Striking Deer on Hwy. 52 Near Cannon Falls

The crash occurred about two miles south of Cannons Falls where a southbound car smashed into a deer, according to the state crash report

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23-year-old Jailee Ann Hendrickson was identified as the motorist. The State Patrol says the Rochester woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries. 

Hendrickson was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester for further care. She was buckled up and alcohol was not involved in the crash, the state crash report says. 

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Cannon Falls Ambulance and Fire and the Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the car-deer crash.

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