A woman was killed in a crash in Dayton shortly before 5:30 a.m. Sunday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

According to an incident report, a 60-year-old woman hit a deer with a Ford Escape and was stopped in the center lane of eastbound I-94 near Brockton Lane.

Her vehicle was then rear-ended by a 32-year-old woman driving a Mazda CX-5.

The 60-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the Mazda was taken to hospital with unspecified injuries.

Authorities are expected to release more information Sunday evening. Check back for updates.