Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Deer remain a road hazard

Collisions between deer and motor vehicles continue to be a real road-side hazard in the Kenora area.

The most recent statistics show there have been more than 53 accidents involving deer so far on local highways in 2011.

Last year, there were a total of 83 collisions.

Its estimated that the average accident involving deer results in about six thousand dollars in repairs.