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One Injured In Highway 97 Accident Blamed On Deer
October 15, 2013
One person received minor injuries in a single vehicle accident blamed on a deer Monday night in Walnut Hill.
The driver of a Lincoln Navigator was southbound on Highway 97 south of Pine Forest Road when they swerved to avoid a deer. The vehicle then collided with a pole or other unknown object alongside the roadway, damaging the vehicle’s rear axle. The vehicle spun around and the driver stopped on the shoulder of the roadway facing north.
One person in the accident suffered neck pain and was transported to Atmore Community Hospital.
The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and the Florida Highway Patrol also responded to the incident.
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4 Responses to “One Injured In Highway 97 Accident Blamed On Deer”
Depends on what you are driving. If you have a large, sturdy vehicle, you might be better off to steer straight, hit the brakes hard and pray. If you have a small vehicle, the deer could end up inside the car with you, so evasive action may be a better descision. Of course, when you are flying down the road, in the dark or at dusk, and Bambi leaps out in front of you….well, lets just say you dont usually have time to make a choice. Most people just react. For the record, I used to be anti deer hunting. After living out here in the sticks for over 20 years, and hitting more deer than you can shake a stick at, I am pro hunting! Dang things are worse than rabbits!
I have been told its best to take the deer out..rather than risk what could happen if you get into the oncoming lane…could have been worse…jus sayn
Be careful out there…the deer and bears are starting to wander around now and may dart out in front of your vehicle. I know everyone probably knows this but just a reminder…..
Score one for deer. I really hope person is alright.