Vehicle strikes deer on highway, airbag deploys, Trempealeau County WI


A vehicle collided with a deer on Highway 53 near Mack Lane. The deer was initially alive in the road. The driver's airbag deployed, and the driver moved the vehicle to the roadside but stayed inside due to the airbag deployment.
Audio|Source: Trempealeau County Fire, Law and EMS
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Transcript:
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It's a report of a car hitting a deer at US Highway 53 near Mack Lane.
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The deer is in the roadway.
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The driver is in the vehicle and will contact company about the incident.
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The deer was still alive at first.
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The driver does not believe the deer is alive now.
00:23
A semi truck is behind the driver, who moved the vehicle off to the side.
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The driver is not leaving the vehicle because the airbag deployed but they have not exited yet.
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Location mentioned:
US-53 & Mack Ln, Gale, WI 54627
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