AAA Reminds Motorists “Don’t Veer for Deer”

One in every five car crashes in Michigan involves deer and AAA Michigan is reminding motorists "don't veer for deer."

In 2013, there were just under 50,000 crashes involving deer. In Genesee County, there were 952, slightly down from the 995 the year before.

AAA Michigan and the Michigan Deer Crash Coalition offer the following safety tips:

• Stay awake, alert and sober.
• Always wear a safety belt.
• Be especially alert at dawn and dusk.
• If you see on deer, slow down. Chances are there are others nearby.
• If a crash is unavoidable, don't swerve. brake firmly, hold onto the steering wheel, stay in your lane and bring the car to a controlled stop.