T’is the season – Chatham-Kent Police are warning area drivers to keep an eye out for wildlife.
Officers responded to three separate collisions involving deer in the Orford and Zone Township areas in a three hour stretch yesterday afternoon.
No humans were injured.
Some precautions to keep in mind:
- Scan the road ahead from shoulder to shoulder for any movement.
- Use high beams at night, when possible, and watch for the glowing eyes of animals.
- If an animal is crossing the road, stop as safely as possible, in your lane.
- Remember, if one animal crosses the road, others may follow.
- Never swerve suddenly. This may cause you to lose control of your vehicle, resulting in a more serious collision.
