Car Deer Accident

On 09/17/2019 at 0349 hours the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office was called to investigate a car deer accident that occurred in the 4300 block of 380th Ave. A 2001 Chrysler Town and County, driven by Adam Hoogeterp (33) of Emmetsburg was traveling south bound when a deer emerged from the west ditch and entered the roadway where it collided with Adam’s vehicle. Adam activated his brakes and slid onto the west shoulder. Adam overcorrected and the vehicle crossed the roadway and entered the east ditch. Damage to the vehicle is estimated at $1500.00. Adam was the only occupant of the vehicle and reported no injuries.