Woman hospitalized after striking deer on Interstate 5 in Cowlitz County
A Portland woman was hospitalized Monday after her vehicle struck a deer on Interstate 5 in Cowlitz County, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP).
Troopers said she was wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision.
According to WSP, Kendra C. Watkins, 38, was driving a 2023 Toyota 4Runner southbound near milepost 52 at about 9:50 p.m. June 1 when a deer jumped from the median into the left lane.
The 4Runner and the deer came to rest on the right shoulder of the road after the collision.
Watkins, who made the initial emergency call, was transported to PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview with undisclosed injuries.
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