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Dogs, deer, moose, bears are getting hit by drivers: OPP

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KILLALOE: OPP released a statement to ask motorists to be careful after a rash of animal-related crashes. 

Police were called to a bear collision in Wilberforce on September 20 and a deer collision in Madawaska Valley on the same day.

Then, on September 23, there were three deer crashes across the region and a moose was hit by a vehicle in Algonquin Park 

The next day, a dog was hit in Bonnechere Valley. 

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No injuries to humans were reported, but police are asking motorists to be safe. 

They say, if you spot an animal on the road ahead, stay in control, reduce your speed as much as possible and steer in a straight direction.

They also ask that you avoid changing your direction quickly as this increases the risk of losing control.

Some other helpful hints, from OPP, to ensure a safe journey are as follows:

  • Scan the ditches and not just the road ahead of you. You may spot deer or other wildlife approaching the road, and be able to take precautions.
  • Where you see one deer, expect more.
  • Slow down. The slower you go, the more time you have to react should you encounter any wildlife on the roadway.
  • Wildlife can move across roads at any time of the day or night.
  • Watch for glowing eyes at night.
  • Don’t veer for animals. Reduce your speed quickly, steer straight, and stay in control.
  • Don’t be distracted behind the wheel; and,
  • Ensure you are wearing your seatbelt. If you need to stop in a hurry, you want your body restrained to prevent unnecessary injury or possibly death.
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