Two injured in Dewey crash

Metro Wire Staff

The Dewey Fire Department is warning motorists against swerving to avoid striking an animal.

EMTs and firefighters from DFD were called to County Hwy. Y shortly after 9 p.m. on July 2 after a caller reported a car versus tree collision on County Hwy. Y. A med-flight helicopter was summoned but soon canceled.

The motorist of the vehicle said he swerved to miss three deer on the road. Both he and his passenger were transported for medical treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, according to Dewey Fire Chief Brian Lepper.

“We see this far too often and would like to remind all drivers to not swerve for deer or any animal,” Lepper said. “Your vehicle can be repaired or replaced; lives cannot. We would never encourage anyone to hit an animal, but we do encourage you to put your safety and the safety of others on the road above striking an animal.”

The Portage Co. Sheriff’s Office, Portage Co. Ambulance Service, and Chris’ Towing also responded to the scene.