The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office investigated at least four car-deer accidents in less than a day.
the Lincoln Journal Star | Posted: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 7:00 pm
The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office investigated at least four car-deer accidents in less than a day.
No one was hurt during any of the accidents, according to Sheriff Terry Wagner.
He said the deer population is particularly active during this time of the year because it is mating season.
Wilderness Park, near three of the accidents, is a hot spot for deer, Wagner said. They cross the highway to feed on the fields, he said. The bright moonlight Wednesday night and early Thursday may have also drawn the deer toward the highway, he said.
Sgt. Tom Trotter said the frequency of car-deer accidents will probably increase in November, the busiest month by his estimation.
The four accidents were at:
* U.S. 77 and Rock Creek Road, at 7:14 a.m. Thursday;
* U.S. 77 and Pioneers Boulevard, at 5:38 a.m. Thursday;
* 260 S. Harrison St., in Hallam, at 1:58 a.m. Thursday; and
* 27th Street and Rokeby Road, at 6:52 p.m. Wednesday.