Warning Issued About Increase in Vehicle vs Deer Traffic Collisions

The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning regarding the high number of recent vehicle versus deer traffic collisions.

Here are a few preventive tips the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office says will help reduce your chance of being involved in a vehicle versus deer traffic crash:

• Be alert at peak times and common crossing areas
• Scan the road
• Use high beams
• Slow down
• Don’t be distracted by electronic devices
• Always wear your seatbelts

If you do hit a deer or other wildlife

• Stay in your car
• Pull over
• Call for help
• Stay away from the animal

The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office is reminding the public that it’s important to remember not to swerve to avoid a collision with an animal, but to apply the brakes in a manner to avoid the collision.

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