One Dead After Deer Struck on Indiana Highway 67 Causes Fatal Crash Near Paragon
PARAGON, INDIANA — Authorities in Morgan County are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Friday evening along Highway 67 near Paragon after a deer struck by one vehicle was thrown into oncoming traffic, leading to the death of a passenger in another car.
According to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, a northbound vehicle first hit the deer, causing the animal’s body to become airborne and collide with a southbound car. The impact fatally injured one passenger inside that second vehicle.
Emergency crews, including deputies and first responders, arrived at the scene shortly after the collision. Investigators closed off a section of Highway 67 for several hours as they worked to clear debris and document the sequence of events.
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased pending family notification. Officials described the crash as a “very tragic accident” and extended condolences to the families affected.
Officials Urge Extra Caution During Fall Deer Season
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office reminded motorists that fall marks the peak of deer activity, especially during evening and early morning hours. Drivers are urged to remain alert in rural areas, slow down in low-light conditions, and use high beams when appropriate to increase visibility.
“Collisions involving deer can happen in a split second,” one official noted. “It’s important to scan the road and shoulders constantly, particularly in wooded stretches where animals may dart out unexpectedly.”
Motorists traveling through Morgan County are being asked to avoid the area of Highway 67 near Paragon while the investigation continues and road crews finish cleanup operations.
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