To avoid deer collisions, stay alert and know how to react

To avoid deer collisions, stay alert and know how to react

When deer and vehicles collide the results can be fatal and not just for the deer. Even trying to avoid hitting one can result in an accident if not handled correctly. A mature buck can weigh 200 pounds or more and cause major damage and injuries, but so could hitting a tree or rolling a car while trying to steer clear of an encounter. Deer collisions can happen any time of year but spike tremendously during…

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Deer collisions increasing

Deer collisions increasing

At the time of year when deer and vehicle collisions hit a peak, there’s been an annual increase in the number of deer-related accidents as well. The number of deer-related collisions in the U.S. increased by 7.7 percent over the last year, according to State Farm Insurance. This jump comes after a three year period during which these collisions dropped 2.2 percent. State Farm estimates 1.23 million collisions caused by the presence of deer occurred…

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