Vehicle hits deer on US 61 near Canton, Canton MO


A vehicle hit a deer on U.S. Highway 61 north of Canton. The deer was later confirmed to be off the road and no assistance was needed.
Audio|Source: Lee, Clark and Hancock Counties Public Safety
01:37
Transcript:
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We just took a report on a traffic crash, vehicle versus deer, U.S. 61, approximately two miles north of Canton,
00:06
U.S. 61, approximately two miles north of Canton in the northbound lanes.
00:11
We're on the line call, decided they didn't want to report, however they couldn't verify if the deer was out of the roadway.
00:17
Louis County does not have a deputy on this time. We have a trooperary which I can verify there's no further answer.
00:23
10-4[1], should be clear.
00:32
To Macon State, region, PIO.
00:37
Go on.
00:43
We were eventually able to get a hold of (name withheld) 2026.
00:48
She is on scene.
00:49
There is two reporting parties.
00:51
She was wondering if your trooper has an ETA, if it was close, if they could still continue.
00:56
Okay,
00:58
by what second?
01:00
Make an out on me in Breshear, Easton.
01:11
Make an hour, you can say you can probably just record your trip around.
01:16
That's one. It'll be clear.
01:27
In regards to the traffic crash, traffic has around 61 north of Canton, leaguer chipper can disregard, caller has made root contact speed as the deer was off the roadway.
01:37
Good for him.
Police codes explained
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10-4: Acknowledgement / Affirmative
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Location mentioned:
US-61, Canton, MO
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