Collisions with deer common and costly problem on country roads, experts say

Collisions with deer common and costly problem on country roads, experts say

Deer are the most common animal involved in vehicular accidents, followed by rodents, dogs, raccoons and coyotes. But whatever the creature, the crash can be deadly, and insurance can skyrocket.

Spring changes the behavior of the wildlife and also has an impact on road traffic at dusk. Especially now after the time change, drivers should be careful and observe some tips.

Sigurd Voldsund Nygard, a hunter in Herøy game reserve, is now issuing a clear warning to all motorists. There have been several deer collisions in the municipality in recent nights.

On Sunday, around 6.40 am, a 28-year-old driver drove the MSP 17 district road from Weickersgrüben in the direction of Michelau. There was a collision with a deer who wanted to cross the road. The animal was killed here. At the Audi there was damage in the amount of about 2000 euros. » read more

With the time change, the danger of wild accidents has now also increased in the mountain area. The police and the automobile club AVC therefore recommend special caution especially in forest areas. By switching to summer time, drivers are increasingly on the road at dusk, exactly when wild animals are particularly active.