Oxford OPP have responded to 18 deer collisions over the past 7 days in the County.
OXFORD COUNTY - Oxford OPP have responded to 18 motor vehicle collisions involving deer over the past week.
8 of the crashes happened in Zorra Township, 6 in Norwich Township, 2 in Blandford Blenheim Township and one each in East Zorra-Tavistock and South-West Oxford Township.
OPP offer motorists the following tips in an effort to minimize the chances of being involved in a collision with deer:
- Be especially attentive from sunset to midnight and during the hours shortly before and after sunrise. These are high risk times for deer-vehicle collisions.
- Drive with caution when moving through areas known to have a large deer population. Remember if you see one deer, others are likely nearby as they often travel in herds.
- When driving at night, use high beam headlights in the absence of oncoming traffic. The high beams will better illuminate the eyes of deer on or near the roadway.
- The slower you drive in deer populated areas, the more time you will have to react if one crosses your vehicles path.
- Brake firmly when you notice a deer in or near your path, but stay in your lane. DON'T VEER FOR DEER.
- Always wear your seat belt.
- Slow down, stay in control and stay alert.
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