Car hits deer in northwest metro

The left lane is blocked on southbound 494 between Bass Lake Road and 49th Avenue in Plymouth.

By Tim Harlow Star Tribune

November 30, 2012 — 5:51am

The left lane is blocked on southbound 494 between Bass Lake Road and 49th Avenue in Plymouth. A vehicle and a deer collided in the center median.

Traffic is quickly stacking up in the area. Look for about a 5 minute delay right now.

Tim Harlow covers traffic and transportation issues in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, and likes to get out of the office, even during rush hour. He also covers the suburbs in northern Hennepin and all of Anoka counties, plus breaking news and weather.

tim.harlow@startribune.com 612-673-7768

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