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Collisions involving wildlife in the past week have prompted the Killaloe OPP to urge caution while driving this winter. If you spot an animal on the road they advise that you reduce your speed as much as possible and avoid quick changes in direction as you’re more likely to lose control of your vehicle.
They also suggest:
- Scan the ditches and not just the road ahead of you. You may spot deer or other wildlife approaching the road, and be able to take precautions;
- Where you see one deer, expect more;
- Slow down. The slower you go, the more time you have to react should you encounter any wildlife on the roadway;
- Wildlife can move across roads at any time of the day or night;
- Watch for glowing eyes at night;
- Don’t veer for animals. Reduce your speed quickly, steer straight, and stay in control;
- Be extra careful when driving in rural areas where there may be more wildlife activity. Use caution when rounding a curve, or reaching the crest of a hill where visibility may be limited;
- Don’t be distracted behind the wheel; and,
- Ensure you are wearing your seatbelt. If you need to stop in a hurry, you want your body restrained to prevent unnecessary injury or possibly death.
When asked if animals being attracted to the salt on the roads in winter could be a factor in the collisions, Media Relations OPP Officer Catherine Yarmel agreed that it could be. Yarmel also said that over the years collisions in the area have included turkeys, foxes and skunks.
No humans were injured in last weeks wildlife collisions.
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