| Between October and December each year the number of road traffic collisions involving deer increases. Many deer are on the move to and from rutting grounds during the Autumn mating season. Road safety is the last thing on their mind! When driving on rural roads, be alert to animals running out of adjacent cover and across the road with little or no warning Deer usually travel in herds, so if one runs out in front of you, it is likely that more will follow shortly afterwards Slow down when driving along roads with woodland / cover close to the roadside
Hampshire Constabulary runs a Humane Animal Dispatch call out scheme enabling us to provide an experienced person to dispatch the injured animal. If you are involved in a collision resulting in an injured deer, the following may assist: Please phone 101 providing a precise location. Use gateways or house names as landmarks. If safe, consider placing a blanket / coat over the deer's head to calm it DO NOT stand over the deer as this will cause it stress. Stand well away and observe it If possible, remain at the scene until the Police arrive so you can show them the exact location of the injured deer.
Stay safe and slow down. |
