WEST BRADFORD, Pa. – A local student was killed when police say a deer crashed through the windshield of a car after it was struck by another vehicle Tuesday morning in Chester County.
What we know:
The deadly crash happened just after 7 a.m. on Route 322 in West Bradford Township.
State Police say a car traveling east near Roming Road hit a deer and sent the animal crashing through the windshield of a vehicle heading the opposite direction.
The student was killed in the crash, according to police.
Malvern Prepatory School called the student’s untimely death “a profound tragedy that has impacted our students, faculty, staff, and community.”
What we don’t know:
The first vehicle the deer hit has not been identified by police.
Investigators believe the vehicle is a black Toyota Sienna with heavy front-end damage.
Authorities have not released the name or age of the passenger who died.
What they’re saying:
Anna Klewicki, a local resident, expressed her concern. “It is something that crossed my mind every day because it could happen so fast.” She noted that the deer are becoming more common in the area, making it difficult for drivers to avoid them.
Jana Tidwell from AAA, suggests that drivers be extra cautious, especially as deer become more active during mating season.
She advises using high beams when driving near wooded areas and avoiding swerving to avoid hitting a deer, as this could confuse the animal and alter its movement.
What you can do:
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Pennsylvania State Police of Embreeville.
