Carrin Elise Zarada Reyes Injured in Highway 169 Collision in Kathio Township, Minnesota on December 27, 2025

A two-vehicle traffic collision was reported during the early morning hours of December 27, 2025, at the intersection of Highway 169 and Shakopee Lake Road in Kathio Township, Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. Incident records indicate that a southbound Subaru WRX and a northbound Volkswagen Jetta made contact after both vehicles attempted evasive maneuvers when their travel lanes were crossed. Road conditions were wet at the time, and emergency personnel from multiple agencies responded to the scene.

Carrin Elise Zarada Reyes, age 29, of Pleasant Grove, Utah, was a passenger in the Volkswagen Jetta and sustained non-life-threatening injuries. She was transported to Mille Lacs Health System for medical evaluation and treatment. Authorities confirmed that airbags deployed, seat belts were in use, and alcohol was not a contributing factor. The crash involved two vehicles and was later documented as complete by responding agencies.