Driver Hospitalized After Deer Slams Into Car On I-84

A motorist on I-84 was hospitalized after a deer went through the windshield of a car around 7:30 a.m. Friday in Hopewell Junction, according to the East Fishkill Fire District.

A driver was injured Friday when a deer flew through the windshield.
Photo Credit: *East Fishkill Fire District*

K Reakes

07/01/2017 6:30 a.m.

The crash occurred in the eastbound lane near Lime Kiln Road, officials said.

When firefighters arrived they found the deer completely through the windshield and a driver with minor injuries.

East Fishkill, Rombout and Moblie Life Support Services responded to help provide aid to the driver and manage rush-hour traffic, said East Fishkill officials.

The unidentified driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries, they added.

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