Non-injury sheep collision Sunday morning
NANCE BESTON | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 months, 3 weeks AGO
One driver collided with a flock of sheep at around 3 a.m. Sunday morning. Over half of the flock was lost because of the collision, however the driver was not injured.
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MOSES LAKE — One driver collided with a flock of around 50 sheep in the 700 block of Road 4 Northeast, near Mae Valley, at around 3 a.m. Sunday.
“The driver was unable to avoid the collision and around 30 sheep were struck,” Grant County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Kyle Foreman said. “Public works came out afterwards and cleared the carcasses from the roadway and the guy continued on his way to work.”
Foreman said the driver was not injured from the collision. However, around 30 sheep died from the crash. The owners of the sheep contacted deputies, and the remaining 20 sheep have been returned home.
“In the Columbia Basin, there's always a risk of livestock in the roadway,” Foreman said. “Motorists are reminded to pay attention, keep their speeds at or under the speed limit.”
Foreman said if anyone is involved in a livestock and vehicle collision, they should call 911.
“Let us know if any people were hurt, that is the most important thing,” Foreman said. “Then deputies will respond to assist the motorist.”
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