Area Drivers Urged to Watch for Animals
Officials are warning drivers to be alert on area highways due to an increase in vehicle collisions involving moose and deer during the fall season.
“Many of the moose strikes we’ve responded to in the last year have involved multiple vehicles,” said Legacy Regional Protective Services Chief Dean Peters. “The first vehicle hits the moose, the second goes over the top or gets high-centred, or the second vehicle strikes the first. If you’re approaching stopped or slowed vehicles, be extra vigilant and kick off the cruise control.”
Kirk Hughes, County of Vermilion River director of protective services, notes that harvest and hunting season often coincide with a spike in animal collisions, particularly at dawn and dusk.
- Fall conditions and early darkness contribute to the increased risk of animal strikes.
- Drivers are advised to be extra cautious when approaching stopped or slowed vehicles.
Author's summary: Drivers warned of increased animal collisions during fall.
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