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Published: December 02, 2008 5:00 PMUpdated: December 02, 2008 5:12 PM
A 25-year-old Quesnel man is dead after a deer smashed into the windshield of his SUV.
The incident occurred Monday at 10 p.m. A northbound minivan with seven occupants struck a deer on Highway 97 South near Pinnacle Pellet.
The deer was propelled through the windshield of an oncoming SUV, causing catastrophic damage to the interior and killing the driver.
The SUV continued onward from the point of impact for 200 metres before coming to a stop in a ditch.
The driver, who was the only occupant of the SUV, is believed to have been killed instantly.
Police are characterizing this as a freak collision and while the investigation is not complete, it does not appear any charges will be laid.
RCMP Traffic Services continues to investigate.
Next of kin has been notified and the victim’s name will not be released.
