Police are once again asking drivers to not veer for deer.
Constable Ed Sanchuk explained why they stress this so often.
Most recently police responded to a single-vehicle collision on October 23 on Highway 24 after the driver swerved to avoid hitting a deer.
The vehicle left the roadway, entered the ditch, and rolled over.
The driver suffered minor injuries.
Sanchuk explained how this could have been avoided.
OPP provided a list of tips to keep in mind when out driving.
- Look all around, not just straight ahead. Deer or wildlife will often run across the road from ditches and protected areas such as stream corridors and woodlots.
- Where you see one, expect more.
- Slow down. The slower you go; the more time you have to react should you encounter any wildlife on the roadway.
- Wildlife can move across roads at any time of the day or night.
- Watch for glowing eyes at night
- Don’t veer for animals. Should an animal run into the path of your vehicle, reduce your speed quickly, steer straight and stay in control.
- Remove all distractions.
- Buckle up. If you need to stop in a hurry, you want your body restrained to prevent unnecessary injury or possibly death.
Written by Ashley Taylor