Dr. Cathy Donovan fatal hit and run


Dr. Cathy Donovan was struck along Highway 169, south of Grand Casino, on November 13, 2023 at approximately 5pm. near Lake Mille Lacs. Cathy leaves behind a daughter and son and many family members.

Here is the press release:

Sheriff Kyle A. Burton
Chief Deputy Aaron Evenson

Mille Lacs County

For Immediate Release
Fatal pedestrian hit and run

11/14/2023
Kathio Township, Mille Lacs County On 11/13/2023 at approximately 4:50 pm, a 911 call was received by the Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office regarding a pedestrian that had been struck near 400849 Hwy 169. Deputies, Mille Lacs Health System EMS, State Patrol and Onamia Fire responded to the scene. Once on scene, they determined this to be a fatality and the victim has been identified as Dr. Cathy Donovan, age 56 of Onamia, MN.

It appears from the early stages of the investigation that Dr. Donovan was struck and killed while walking her dogs in the area near her home. One of the dogs is deceased and the other survived. We do not have a description of the vehicle involved at this time and are seeking the public’s help. The vehicle will likely have heavy front-end damage. We are asking for anyone who knows anything about this to contact us through our tip line at 320-983-8346 or you can provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

Dr. Donovan was a long time provider at Mille Lacs Health System in Onamia and she will be deeply
missed. Our hearts and prayers go out to her family and co-workers during this difficult time.

A $10k reward is being offered.

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