Driver struck deer on I-64 in West Virginia, Kanawha County WV

Traffic

Reported: 11/5/2025 09:57 PM

I-64, West Virginia

A driver in a state vehicle struck a deer on the westbound side of I-64 near the 51.5-mile marker in West Virginia. The incident required a report, and hazard lights were activated at the scene.

Audio|Source: Kanawha County Public Safety

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Transcript:

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Traffic stop.

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20 is going to be (number withheld) alpha. (number withheld) alpha.

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We stopped at (number withheld),

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westbound,

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51.5-mile marker.

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Coffee, 51.5, 64 westbound, (number withheld) alpha.

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06.

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You create an extra patrol here at City Park and clear at 49 places.

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Say (number withheld).

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(number withheld), sir.

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Got a VIN for you on your race?

00:44

No, then.

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(number withheld)

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I'm (number withheld),

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(name withheld), (name withheld), Expression 11 of 26, to (name withheld),

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near McCorkal Avenue, Southwest, Lot 2 in St. Alvin that is negative point on.

01:21

10-4, thank you.

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(number withheld) Metro Vehicle, sir.

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We've got the vehicle search one or two.

01:36

That's your (number withheld) checking on you.

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(number withheld).

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(number withheld).

01:46

He's back on the phone. He's actually going to be at the (number withheld). He's actually going to be at the (number withheld).

01:52

Stand 4.

01:56

That's show and Sheriff's office. You want us to refer it over to them?

02:02

16 Metro that's fine. You can have the Sheriff's Department or a DPS handle.

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Same (number withheld).

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Go ahead.

02:18

That's the (number withheld) North, (number withheld) on (number withheld) North.

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There's a meat complaint in reference to the caller striking a deer and a state vehicle and it's requiring a report.

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They're going to have their hazards on.

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