Fayette, IA – A deer collision caused minor vehicle damage Tuesday evening on a rural Fayette County roadway, according to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were dispatched at approximately 5:07 p.m. Tuesday to the 12000 block of 150th Street in Fayette, Fayette County, after receiving a report of a vehicle striking a deer. Upon arrival, deputies determined that Joan Boardman was driving a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse when the vehicle struck a deer that entered the roadway.
Authorities said the collision resulted in minor damage to the SUV. No injuries were reported, and the driver did not require medical attention at the scene.
The estimated cost of damage to the vehicle was approximately $1,500, according to the sheriff’s office. The deer was struck during evening hours, a time law enforcement frequently warns drivers to remain alert due to increased wildlife movement near roadways.
150th Street is a rural road outside the immediate city center of Fayette and is commonly traveled by local residents. Law enforcement officials remind drivers throughout northeast Iowa to reduce speed, especially during dusk hours, and to remain vigilant for deer and other wildlife, particularly during seasonal migration periods.
Deputies cleared the scene after completing the crash report. No citations were issued in connection with the incident.
Residents traveling on rural roads in Fayette County and surrounding areas are encouraged to use caution, especially during early morning and evening hours when visibility may be reduced and wildlife activity is higher.
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