A tragic collision in Morgan County last night has resulted in the death of a passenger, following an incident that began with a vehicle hitting a deer. The Morgan County Sheriff's Office reported on the accident, which occurred on State Road 67 near Paragon. According to FOX59, the initial impact between the northbound car and the deer caused the animal to be cast into opposing traffic where it was struck by another vehicle.
The office's statement, also posted on social media, detailed that the car traveling southbound on SR 67 subsequently hit the displaced deer, leading to the fatality of a passenger inside that vehicle. The Morgan County Sheriff's Office referenced by Facebook, implored the public to avoid the area to allow for first responders to manage the scene.
Morgan County authorities are actively investigating the crash. As of the most recent updates, additional details about those involved in the accident have not been released. Local news outlet WRTV confirmed the fatality and the circumstances leading up to the crash.
