MI Man Killed In Head-On Crash After Another Driver Hits Deer: Police

MONTCALM COUNTY, MI — A man was killed early Friday morning in a head-on crash after another driver hit a deer on a state in Montcalm County, according to Michigan State Police.

The crash happened at 5:19 a.m. on Michigan 46 near Hillman Road in Belvidere Township, according to police.

A 30-year-old Remus man was driving a pickup truck west on Michigan 46 near Hillman Road where he hit a deer, according to police.

The truck then crossed the center line and hit a Chevrolet Impala head-on, according to police.

The 44-year-old Morley, man who was driving the Impala, was killed in the crash, according to police.

The 30-year-old Remus man in the pickup truck was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to police.

Police were still investigating the crash.

Michigan is among the leading states for vehicle-deer collisions. Here are some tips to avoid a collision:

• Slow down, especially if you see an animal close to the road
• Stay alert and scan the road for animals at any time of the day or night
• Pay attention to “deer crossing” and other animal signs
• Reduce distractions, including putting your cellphone out of sight
• Brake as necessary to avoid hitting the animal, reduce your speed, honk your horn and tap your brakes to warn other drivers
• Don’t swerve — if a crash with an animal is inevitable, maintain control of your vehicle and don't veer off the road
• Use high beams and note, too, that flicking your high beams on wildlife may cause the animal to scurry away
• Remember that deer travel in herds and if you see one, there are probably more nearby
• Stay alert. Pay attention to "deer crossing" and "wildlife crossing" signs and be cautious in areas near woods or water.
• Use high beams. Flicking your high beams on an animal in the road may cause the animal to scurry away. High beams also help illuminate dark roads.
• Remember mealtime. Watch for animals in the road between dusk and dawn.
• Wear seat belts. Always obey speed limits and wear seat belts.