Warning: Lovesick Deer Present Danger On Road
Deer may suddenly bolt onto roadways, because November is their mating season, and they're, well, on the chase. Their behavior killed six Illinoisans in crashes last year. Be a dear, but don't be a deer victim.
It's easy to laugh off the idea of amorous deer chasing each other through the woods during their November mating season. Easy, that is, until a 250-pound buck comes crashing through your windshield. With antlers. Six Illinoisans died in deer-vehicle crashes in 2011, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. Statewide, 18,039 deer-vehicle crashes occurred; of those, 554 were in Cook County and 360 in Lake County. Don't believe it? Check out the 33-second YouTube video attached to this article. Be Especially Alert at Dawn and Dusk As (bad) luck would have it, the peak hours for bucks to be on the prowl for sexy does coincide with peak traffic times during the morning and evening commutes. Sign up for the Palatine Patch …
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