It's that time in Iowa: State warns drivers to be wary of deer
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11/20/2017
CEDAR RAPIDS — The worst months for deer-involved vehicle collisions have arrived, and state officials caution Iowa motorists to be alert so they can avoid spending big bucks on auto repairs, or worse.
Tom Kinney, vice president at Andrews Collision Center, 815 Third St. SE., said the auto repair business sees a noticeable uptick in vehicles after car-deer collisions in the year’s later months.
Vehicle damage from colliding with a deer can range anywhere from a few thousand dollars to $10,000 to $15,000, Kinney said.
He added that the most damage — and injury — is caused when the driver tries to avoid a deer.
“The best thing you can do is try to stop and just hit them. The worst wrecks are the ones that swerved to try to not hit them,” Kinney said.
Cathy Cutler, transportation planner with the Iowa Department of Transportation’s District 6 office in Cedar Rapids, said the Iowa DOT often reminds drivers to not “veer for deer,” especially during this time of the year when the animals are more mobile.
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