Spike Strips End Pursuit Of Deer-Dragging Driver In West Virginia

With the onset of deer season, multiple incidents and warnings have highlighted the increased risks deer pose to motorists. In West Virginia, a man led police on a chase while dragging a dead deer with his vehicle before being stopped by deputies. In Michigan, AAA and DNR officials remind drivers that deer activity spikes from October to December due to mating and hunting seasons, advising caution especially during dawn and dusk and suggesting the use of high beams and avoiding swerving. Ohio experienced a fatal crash when a man slowed or stopped his car for a deer and was rear-ended by a semi, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol urges drivers to slow down and stay alert during peak deer breeding season, noting that deer-involved crashes have caused nearly 50 deaths since 2020. These incidents underscore the importance of heightened driver awareness to prevent accidents during this high-risk period.