Brake, don’t swerve: Patrol shares safety tips ahead of peak deer season

Brake, don’t swerve: Patrol shares safety tips ahead of peak deer season

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is reminding everyone to drive cautiously as deer-related crashes tend to rise in early November across Ohio. There is typically an uptick in these types of crashes due to the combination…

Ohio - Traffic Alert: Deer Season Brings Crash Risk on Rural Roads; Brake, Don’t Swerve, Say Police

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbus, OH – Ohio drivers are being warned to stay alert for deer on roadways as fall migration and mating season increase the likelihood of collisions, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. In a post Tuesday, troopers reminded motorists to “brake firmly instead of swerving” if a deer suddenly appears. Swerving can cause drivers t…