Motorists warned after five deer deaths in 10 days

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The owner of a deer sanctuary says it is unusual for so many deer to be hit by vehicles in such a short space of time

The founder of a Derbyshire wildlife sanctuary has urged motorists to drive carefully after taking in five fatally injured deer in the last 10 days.One was found injured beside its dead mother on a road in Melbourne.

Ms Newell, who runs Linjoy Wildlife Sanctuary, appealed to drivers to be extra vigilant and drive more slowly in areas known to have deer populations.The most recent casualty died on Tuesday night after arriving at the sanctuary in Etwall with a crushed pelvis.The others had head trauma and one had its back legs almost detached."Just reduce your speed on lanes where there are known deer populations, or if you see deer signs slow right down.

Source: Car News Wire (carnewswire.net)

 

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