Motorists are urged to be 'mindful' of wildlife crossing the road.
The deaths of five deer in a four-day period have prompted police in West Yorkshire to urge drivers to be aware of wildlife.
The force said the incidents took place in the Huddersfield area, including a roe deer hit by a car on Sunday.Police asked drivers to "be mindful of wildlife crossing our roads". Crashes are more common in spring as young buck roe deer move to new territories. Similar warnings have previously been issued in North Yorkshire, including in May of last year after 10 incidents in which deer were killed by vehicles.
In the event of hitting a deer, drivers are advised not approach the animal, but park safely and call the police.Stay alert to deer in areas with signs and on roads through woods and forestsLook for other deer, as they often gather and travel in herdsTry not to suddenly swerve to avoid hitting a deer.
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