CT State Police Warn Motorists After Bear Is Struck by Vehicle

New Britain, CT - Connecticut State Police are warning drivers to be careful after a bear was struck and killed early Tuesday on I-84 near New Britain.

In a post on the department's Facebook page, describe some of the dangers posed by large animals, such as bears or deer, on the state's roadways.

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"Not only can a deer or bear strike damage your vehicle or cause an accident, but a deer or bear running out in front of your vehicle can be a scary experience," the department wrote in a statement.

In the case of the bear struck Tuesday, state police troopers and members of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection took the animal away from the scene.

"Often times hitting a deer or bear can't be avoided. If you hit a deer or bear and have damage to your vehicle or your vehicle becomes disabled contact the police for assistance. Don't get out of your vehicle and poke the bear with a stick to see if it's alive......just a suggestion."

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