Special to the Times Vedette
Guthrie County Sheriff Matt Harmann reported a car vs. deer accident occurring on Feb. 7 at 7:20 p.m. on Highway 44. Carrie Lynn Stein, 48, of Guthrie Center, was driving a 2024 Kia Telluride EX east on Highway 44. When approaching the west side of the river bridge, a deer came out of the south ditch traveling north across the highway. Stein was unable to avoid contact with the deer and struck the animal, causing an estimated $5,000 in damage to the vehicle.