The Henry County Sheriff’s Office has responded to multiple crashes recently, and they all involve deer.
On June 8th, 2024, at 2:42am, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office responded to The Pilot for a vehicle collision. An investigation determined that a vehicle driven by Adalid Morales Castillo, 22, of Ottumwa, Iowa was driving northbound on Highway 218 north of Mt. Pleasant when a deer struck the vehicle. The vehicle was able to be driven back to The Pilot but sustained disabling damage due to the collision. Estimated cost to repair the vehicle was $4,000.
On June 9th, 2024, at 9:14pm, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2700 block of Highway 34 near New London for a vehicle collision. An investigation determined that a sedan driven by Laura Westfall, 38, of Mt. Pleasant was driving westbound on Highway 34 near Racine Avenue when a deer struck the vehicle. The vehicle sustained disabling damage due to the collision. Estimated cost to repair the vehicle was $3,500.
On June 10th, 2024, at 5:47am, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2800 block of Highway 218 near the 37-mile marker for a vehicle collision. An investigation determined that a pickup truck driven by Kathi Rea, 52, of Lockridge was driving westbound on Highway 218 near the 37-mile marker when a deer struck the vehicle. The vehicle sustained severe damage due to the collision. Estimated cost to repair the vehicle was $3,500.
No human injuries were reported in any of these accidents. It is a good reminder to always watch out for deer, especially in the nighttime hours.