A Michigan motorist had a startling encounter on Thursday when a turkey collided with his vehicle's windshield on Interstate 96. The incident, which occurred near Fowlerville Road in Livingston County, involved a 19-year-old driver from Sterling Heights who managed to maintain control of his 2022 Ford F-250 after the bird unexpectedly flew into his path and shattered the glass, as detailed by clickondetroit.
Despite the potential for a major crash, the driver walked away uninjured from the midday encounter which took place at approximately 12:45 p.m., the turkey, however, was less fortunate and ended up inside the vehicle; the Michigan State Police in a social media post reminded the public that with the onset of turkey hunting season running from April 20 through June 7, extra vigilance is necessary because turkeys may be more likely to dart into traffic as they attempt to evade hunters, the full account of the police reminder was posted by MSP First District on X.
Reminder to always be aware while driving. On Thursday, April 24 at approximately 12:45 pm a 19 year old male from Sterling Heights was traveling eastbound on I-96 near Fowlerville Rd in Livingston County when a turkey flew into the path of his 2022 Ford F-250 pickup. The turkey… pic.twitter.com/WtK7EVYBNv
— MSP First District (@MSPFirstDist) April 25, 2025
This peculiar and potentially dangerous occurrence unfolded as Michigan's spring turkey hunting season is in full swing, which began on April 19 in Livingston County and serves as a reminder for drivers to be alert for wildlife on the move during this time, "Be on the lookout for turkeys that may fly into the path of your vehicle as they attempt to elude hunters," the state police advised, as reported by CBS News Detroit.
