A 27-year-old woman was injured last night when her motorbike collided with two deer on a S7 highway service road near Kroczewo, Poland, while the animal did not survive.
Vehicle Safety Concerns
Increasingly, drivers in the Płońsk County region encounter wildlife such as deer, wild boar, and elk on roads. These encounters can result in damaged vehicles and severe injuries, police warn.
The Incident
The 27-year-old motorcyclist from Załuski struck one of the deer and lost control of her Kawasaki motorcycle. The bike overturned and slid across the road, sending the rider to the hospital with injuries. No intoxication was reported.
Safety Measures
Officers emphasize that drivers, whether operating cars or motorcycles, must remain vigilant for sudden animal crossings, especially in the evenings and at night when animals are drawn to the road by car lights.
Potential Consequences
The accident highlights the importance of driving cautiously and not exceeding speed limits, which is often the primary factor in such collisions. Reducing speed by just a few kilometers per hour may make all the difference in avoiding an incident.
