Fayette, AL – Early-morning drivers in Fayette County encountered a wildlife-related traffic incident today after a vehicle struck two deer along Highway 150 south of the city of Fayette.
According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, a county deputy came across a damaged vehicle at approximately 5:33 a.m. Tuesday while patrolling Highway 150. The vehicle had sustained disabling damage, and deer carcasses were found at the scene.
Authorities determined that 67-year-old Bonita Oliver of Ossian was traveling northbound on Highway 150 in a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado when two deer entered the roadway. The driver struck the animals, causing significant damage to the vehicle.
No injuries were reported in the crash, according to deputies. The Chevrolet sustained an estimated $5,000 in damage, and the incident did not result in any reported injuries to the driver or others.
The collision occurred on a stretch of Highway 150 that runs through a rural area of Fayette County, where deer activity is common—particularly during early morning and nighttime hours. Law enforcement officials frequently remind drivers to reduce speed and remain alert for wildlife, especially in low-visibility conditions.
Traffic was not reported to be significantly impacted for an extended period, though drivers traveling through the area early Tuesday morning may have experienced brief slowdowns while the scene was assessed.
Motorists across west-central Alabama, including areas near Tuscaloosa County and surrounding rural highways, are urged to use caution during early commute hours as wildlife movement increases during winter months.
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