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HONDO, Texas – A startling crash was captured on video after a deer unexpectedly jumped in front of a Hondo police officer\u2019s patrol car.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What we know:<\/p>\n
The crash happened shortly after 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28 near Castro Avenue and U.S. 90, according to the Hondo Police Department.<\/p>\n
The roadway appeared to be clear, but everything changed in seconds.<\/p>\n
Video showed a deer suddenly striking the windshield of the patrol unit, leaving the glass shattered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Officer uninjured; deer runs off\u00a0 <\/p>\n
What they’re saying:<\/p>\n
“Thankfully, our officer was not injured, and there was no additional damage to the patrol unit,” the Hondo Police Department said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The footage ends as the officer pulls off to the side of the road. Police said the deer ran off and jumped a fence after the collision.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The smashed windshield of a Hondo police officer’s car after a crash involving a deer. (Credit: Hondo Police Department) <\/p>\n
Deer rut season underway\u00a0 <\/p>\n
Dig deeper:<\/p>\n
Collisions involving deer tend to go up around this time of year as deer rut season is underway.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Deer often become more active and unpredictable during their mating season, increasing the chance you might find one dashing across the roadway.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What you can do:<\/p>\n
Officials said videos like the one out of Hondo should serve as a reminder to drivers to use caution, even in broad daylight.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“We encourage everyone to slow down, remain alert, and watch for deer along our roadways,” Hondo police said. “As today\u2019s incident shows, these encounters can happen even in broad daylight.”<\/p>\n
The Source: The information in this article comes from a social media post by the Hondo Police Department.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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