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It's mating season: motorists reminded to look out for deer Defensive driving can reduce tragic encounters on roadways By H.B. Elkins, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet story JACKSON, KY - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reminding motorists that deer become a greater roadway hazard this time of year as mating season arrives. Each year the mating season, which lasts from October through December, accounts for a spike in deer-related crashes in the commonwealth. There were 2,926 deer-related crashes reported in Kentucky in 2008, leading to two fatalities and 178 injuries. This year, 1,509 deer-related crashed have been reported thus far, resulting in 105 injuries and no deaths. Nationally, about 150 people die each year in motor vehicle accidents involving deer. Highway officials attribute the increase of deer-related crashes to multiple factors:
In general, drivers should be on the lookout for deer in areas where prior crashes have occurred, where Deer Crossing signs have been erected, or on high-speed roadways. This story was posted on 2009-10-19 06:26:15
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