Minor injuries reported in car-deer accident Thursday on I-69

KINDERHOOK, MI (WTVB) – For the second time this week a car vs deer accident in Branch County resulted in injury.

Branch County Sheriff’s Department says a female driver was southbound on 69 around 6:20 p.m. when her vehicle collided with a deer attempting to cross the interstate near the Kinderhook exit.

The driver was treated at the scene by LifeCare ambulance personnel but refused transport to the hospital.

Lakeland Fire also assisted at the scene.