Car-deer accidents on the rise

Deputies responded twice to accidents Wednesday afternoon, both of which involved drivers swerving to miss deer.

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March 23, 2023 - 4:22 PM

Jaiden Emmons escaped serious injury after she crashed in an attempt to avoid hitting a deer on the outskirts of LaHarpe Wednesday. REGISTER/RICHARD LUKEN

A plethora of car-deer accidents in recent days have Allen County sheriff’s deputies warning motorists to be extra alert.

Deputies responded twice to accidents Wednesday afternoon, both of which involved drivers swerving to miss deer.

The first occurred about two miles east of Moran, deputies said, when Ashley Stotler, Moran, swerved to miss a deer and put her van in the ditch.

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