Fayette, IA – Drivers heading through northeast Iowa this morning may want to use extra caution after a deer-related crash on Highway 150 left a vehicle heavily damaged just before sunrise.
According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, the collision happened around 5:10 a.m. Tuesday in the 12,000 block of Highway 150 in rural Fayette. Deputies responded after receiving a report of a vehicle striking a deer in the roadway.
Investigators say a 50-year-old Oelwein man was traveling northbound on Highway 150 when a deer allegedly entered his lane, causing a collision with his 2017 Chevy Traverse. The impact caused an estimated $5,000 in damage, authorities said.
No injuries were reported, and the vehicle was able to be removed from the scene. The crash comes during a time of year when deer movement increases significantly across Iowa, particularly during early-morning and evening driving hours.
The Sheriff’s Office reminds drivers to stay alert on rural highways, slow down during low-light conditions, and avoid swerving sharply if a deer crosses the roadway, as sudden maneuvers often lead to more severe crashes.
Iowa typically sees a seasonal rise in deer-related accidents from late fall into early winter, especially in counties like Fayette, Buchanan, Clayton, and Bremer, where wooded areas meet high-traffic corridors such as Highway 150.
Residents traveling the corridor this week are encouraged to report hazards or deer strikes to local authorities.
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