Detroit Lakes , MN (KDLM)-
A Browerville woman suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 71 in Todd County on Saturday night.
On Oct. 21 at 7:36 p.m., a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by 48-year-old Renae Jean Patterson of Browerville, was northbound on Highway 71 when it left the roadway near mile marker 196 in Eagle Valley Township.
Upon arrival, first responders discovered Patterson suffered life-threatening injuries during the crash, however, preliminary reports are unclear as to which hospital, if any, she was transported.
Patterson was not wearing her seatbelt during the crash and law enforcement has not been able to determine if alcohol factored into the incident.

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