On May 1st, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a vehicle in the ditch in the 2400-grid of Highway 34 outside of New London. The caller, a passerby, stated the vehicle’s lights were on, but could not tell if it was occupied.
Law Enforcement arrived and located the vehicle which had a sole occupant. The driver was identified as Jennifer Fernandez, 28, of Washington, IA. The investigation determined Ms. Fernandez was driving a Chevrolet Malibu east bound on Highway 34 when a deer ran into the roadway.
Ms. Fernandez took evasive action, swerving to miss the deer, and the vehicle entered a rear wheel skid. The vehicle left the roadway striking a delineator. No injuries were reported and the damage to the vehicle was estimated at $4500.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the New London Police Department.