(WEST PARRY SOUND, ON) – Members of the West Parry Sound Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to four collisions this past week involving a vehicle and an animal. Here is a recap of the collisions:
· September 12, 2015 – 7:49 pm – car versus deer on Highway 124 in McDougall Township – no injuries.
· September 11, 2015 – 7:50 pm – car versus deer on Healey Lake Road in The Township of the Archipelago – no injuries.
· September 9, 2015 – 11:05 pm – car versus deer on Church Street in Parry Sound – no injuries.
· September 9, 2015 – 9:30 pm – truck versus bear on Avro Arrow Road in McDougall Township – no injuries.
The OPP reminds motorists of the possibility of encountering wildlife along roadways in their travels. Collisions with wild animals can result in serious vehicle damage, personal injury or even death. Police urge motorists to monitor their speed, particularly at night and avoid over driving the illumination of headlights. Scan the highway ahead as far as possible, with special attention to the fence lines. Animals can venture from their regular trails and bound out onto the highways unexpectedly. If you see an animal, slow down and be prepared to stop.
If possible, avoid driving during dusk or dawn when most wildlife collisions occur. Swerving to avoid hitting a wild animal may result in a more serious collision. If hitting a wild animal is unavoidable, remember to stay in control … Watch, Steer, Brake and Stop.