Car hits deer on Highway 171 causing blockage, Natchitoches Parish LA


A car struck a deer on Highway 171 near Barham Road. The vehicle is leaking coolant and is not drivable. The road is partially or fully blocked. No one was injured, and airbags did not deploy.
Audio|Source: Natchitoches Parish, Sabine Parish, and Vernon Parish Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Be en route to Highway 171,
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Highway 171 between Jarrett Road and Barham Road, northbound.
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She says it's going to be closer to Barham Road.
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It's going to be vehicle versus deer.
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No road blockage.
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There is coolant leaking, no airbags, no medical attention required.
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Caller Diversive the vehicle is not going to be drivable. I can start next rotation whenever you're ready.
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Let me get on scene and see if he has a preference for today.
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I asked him, he said there's no preference.
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Next rotation, go ahead.
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So there is roadway.
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So there is roadway block.
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Location mentioned:
US-171, Louisiana
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