Traffic & Transit
Driver Plunged Into Lake To Avoid Deer: Hamden Police
The driver told police that he swerved to avoid a deer and drove into the water, according to officials.
HAMDEN, CT — A Jeep plunged into Lake Whitney early Wednesday morning after the driver told police that he swerved to avoid a deer, according to officials.
Police responded to the 300 block of Mather Street on the report of a 2013 black Jeep that was off the road and into Lake Whitney, according to Lt. Raymond Quinn.
Quinn said the driver told police that he swerved to avoid a deer and drove into the water. The driver wasn’t injured and was able to remove himself from the vehicle without aid, according to Quinn.
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The driver was taken to the hospital for an evaluation due to the frigid temperatures, Quinn said.
The Regional Water Authority was notified and responded to the scene.
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Police are continuing to investigate the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Limauro at 203-230-4000.
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