West Union, IA – A Maynard man struck a deer while driving near Oelwein this week, causing significant damage to his vehicle but leaving him uninjured.
According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened Sunday at 11:46 a.m. on T Avenue near 40th Street, about two miles west of Oelwein. Deputies said Adam Dwight Novak, 41, was driving northbound in a black 2017 Chevrolet Traverse when the deer entered the roadway. Novak’s SUV struck the animal, resulting in about $5,000 in damages.
Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported in the collision. The Fairbank Ambulance and Fairbank Fire Department assisted at the scene.
The Sheriff’s Office noted that deer-related accidents remain a frequent hazard for northeast Iowa drivers, especially during seasonal migration periods. Motorists are urged to remain alert in rural areas where wildlife is likely to cross.
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