Deer collision causes traffic hazard on hwy 71 westbound, Smithville TX
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TrafficTwo deer were struck near FM 153 on Highway 71 westbound, leaving debris and a bumper blocking the inside lane, causing a traffic hazard.
Audio|Heard on: Bastrop County Law Enforcement / Fire / EMS
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Transcript:
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On 71 westbound just south of FM 153, there are two deer in the middle of the westbound lane.
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A man in a small silver car hit a deer but drove on and the deer remained there.
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10-4[1].
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311.
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Other callers report one deer is stuck in a bumper left in the middle of the road.
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Really,
00:39
I'm 23.
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The inside lane is blocked near FM 153.
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment / Message received
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Location mentioned:
FM 153, Smithville, TX 78957
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