It’s dark out, and deer are on the move. Unfortunately, that means more collisions with deer happen this time of year. And while your car can take serious damage from a deer, the animal is usually going to be worse off.
But what should you do if a deer is injured but not dead?
The short answer is to call the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. That’s the agency tasked with responding to injured roadside animals. Don’t try to render aid, and don’t try to put the animal down yourself. If the animal is disrupting traffic or putting people in danger, call 911…