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The Howell Police Department is publicly praising the actions of a female driver after an airborne deer violently crashed into her car. The impact was so strong it shattered the windshield and the roof of the car.
Photos from the scene of the accident are included at the bottom of the page, together with the message from the Howell Township Police Department. The incident happened in Howell, Michigan, as the driver, Melissa Misthal, was driving in her 2004 Toyota RAV4.
Misthal saw the deer and did her best to avoid hitting it, but she wasn’t successful. She hit the animal while it was airborne and it went through her windshield and roof, landing in the backseat. The impact was very strong, killing the animal at once. It also injured the driver, but not seriously.
“After the collision and despite the damage, her being injured and not knowing if the deer was still alive, Melissa had the composure of bringing her vehicle to a safe stop in the shoulder of the roadway. Melissa was treated at the scene for her minor injury,” the announcement from the police reads.
Many other drivers would have probably lost their cool – and with it, control of the car. This one didn’t, and she’s setting a worthy example with it.
“We praise the actions of Melissa,” the police say. “This had the potential of being deadly not only for her but for other motorists as well. She did everything right. Would you have done the same? Be an alert and prepared motorist!”
Police warn that, with the number of wildlife-caused crashes increasing, the first priority for the driver should be to limit the extent of the damage caused and spare human life. If that means killing the animal, so be it, as long as the drivers maintain control of the car and avoid further crashes.
Misthal saw the deer and did her best to avoid hitting it, but she wasn’t successful. She hit the animal while it was airborne and it went through her windshield and roof, landing in the backseat. The impact was very strong, killing the animal at once. It also injured the driver, but not seriously.
“After the collision and despite the damage, her being injured and not knowing if the deer was still alive, Melissa had the composure of bringing her vehicle to a safe stop in the shoulder of the roadway. Melissa was treated at the scene for her minor injury,” the announcement from the police reads.
Many other drivers would have probably lost their cool – and with it, control of the car. This one didn’t, and she’s setting a worthy example with it.
“We praise the actions of Melissa,” the police say. “This had the potential of being deadly not only for her but for other motorists as well. She did everything right. Would you have done the same? Be an alert and prepared motorist!”
Police warn that, with the number of wildlife-caused crashes increasing, the first priority for the driver should be to limit the extent of the damage caused and spare human life. If that means killing the animal, so be it, as long as the drivers maintain control of the car and avoid further crashes.
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