A Bemidji woman is recovering after striking a bear.

The crash happened shortly after 8:00 p.m Thursday night on Highway 2 near Itasca County Road 25.

Police say 43-year-old Chantal Plante’s Toyota Highlander rolled and hit a road sign after colliding with the bear.

She was transported to an area hospital and is said to have non-life-threatening injuries.

Alcohol is not believed to be a factor.

The condition of the bear is unknown.

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