Deer Goes Through Windshield In Route 8 Crash: PD

TRUMBULL, CT — A driver on Route 8 in Trumbull was lucky to escape a collision with a deer with only minor injuries after a June 8 crash, according to State Police.

The crash happened on the southbound side near exit 8. The deer crashed through the front windshield of the car. The driver was able to maintain control of the car and pull over to the right shoulder.

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A few reminders:
* Slow down when passing yellow animal-crossing signs. These warnings are posted because heavy animal traffic is known to frequent the area.
* Deer are most frequently hit during dusk and dawn. Look for reflecting eyes.
* At night your vehicle’s headlights can only help you see so far up ahead, to allow for sufficient brake time reduce your speed.
* Deer may be grazing off to the side of the road, in the woods or in a grassy area, but they move quickly if startled.
* Remember, deer wander in groups, if you see one crossing the road assume there’s at least one more.
* Don’t swerve to avoid a deer (or other wildlife), the consequences could be far worse than hitting the deer. Not only may swerving confuse the deer, but you could find yourself rolled over, down an embankment, crashed into a tree or involved in a head-on crash with another vehicle.

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