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Motorists warned to watch out for deer

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First Posted: October 31, 2012 - 7:03 pm
Last Updated: October 31, 2012 - 7:03 pm

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Police are warning motorists to watch for deer after three accidents in two days.

Three county residents reported hitting deer in Franklin, Trafalgar and Edinburgh on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office.

All three accidents took place in the morning. Deer often search for food in the morning and at night, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Randy Werden said.

The accidents occurred at:

8:24 a.m. Tuesday on State Road 44 near Eastview Drive in Franklin

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