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Trooper OK After Deer Lands In Car

Officers pronounced the Spencer man dead at the scene. (File)
Officers pronounced the Spencer man dead at the scene. (File)

An Indiana state trooper had an unwanted passenger: A deer crashed through the windshield of a patrol car.

A state police spokesman says Trooper A.J. Repass was "doing well" after the collision early Saturday. But Sgt.  Brian Walker on Twitter says Repass' car is "definitely going to need a cleaning."

It’s that time of year again folks! The deer are on the move, so please be aware and cautious while driving! Trooper AJ Repass is doing well after this overnight venison collision near Bluffton, but his car is definitely going to need a cleaning! pic.twitter.com/ru30CprM9a — Sgt. Brian Walker (@ISPFortWayne) October 26, 2019

The crash occurred near Bluffton in Wells County, 25 miles south of Fort Wayne. Walker says drivers need to keep an eye on deer at this time of year.