The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) released this video to promote the “Don’t Veer for Deer” safety message. According to the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, Oakland County had the highest number of vehicle-deer crashes in 2015 of any county in the state - 1,873 incidents were reported throughout the county. Overall in Michigan, motorists reported more than 47,000 vehicle-deer crashes in 2015. That number includes 1,132 people injured and 11 people killed (including … [Read more...]
Don’t Veer for Deer
November 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Don’t Veer for Deer - Buckle Up, Stay Alert, Slow Down The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is reminding people to please be careful when driving this fall, and year round, and remember "Don’t Veer for Deer!" Knowing how to react to deer on or next to the road is important to the safety of the driver and their passengers. The best course of action when faced with a deer in the road is to brake firmly while staying in your lane, even if it means you are going to hit the deer. The majority of … [Read more...]