Deer Causes Accident in Leavenworth County Accident Leaving Victim Trapped in Vehicle Overnight

An accident in Leavenworth County along 24/40 Highway left a man unconscious in his vehcile following a collision with a dear.  According to the victim he was forced to swerve to miss a deer crossing the highway around 11:30 p.m. Sunday evening.  The vehicle left the roadway, went down an embankment, through a fence, over shallow water and came to rest in a nearby field.  The driver was left unconscious and remained in the field until 6:30 a.m. Monday morning.  He then phoned his wife who called 911 for help. 

The Kansas Highway Patrol found the man and called in a rescue helicopter to transport him to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. 

The Kansas Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate this incident as there were no indications of braking at the place the victim indicated he left the roadway.  

Vehicle accidents involving deer are all too common in our area at this time of year.  October through December is breeding time for deer and also the time most deer accidents occur.  Drivers need to be especially careful anytime between dusk and dawn.  Deer are nocturnal animals, so crashes are more likely to happen at night. 

At Roswold Law Group we posted some tips for drivers to avoid collisions with deers.  Take a look at our article, "Deer Cause Thousands of Car Wrecks" for more information.  As Kansas City Auto Accident Lawyers we often see the damage and even loss of life a crash with a deer can cause.  Let's use this accident as a good reminder of driving safety when dealing with these animals that are a common sight in our Kansas City area.

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury in an auto accident in Kansas or Missouri, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses.  Contact the Kansas City Personal Injury Attorneys of Roswold Law Group.  With over 15 years of experience in Auto Injury Accidents, we may be able to help you and your family through this difficult time.  Call our firm today to schedule an appointment to discuss your personal injury claim.