On Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 2:18 P.M., Mecosta County deputies were dispatched to a single vehicle accident on US-131 near mile marker 125.
Following an initial investigation, it was found that a 26-year-old female from Traverse City was travelling northbound and struck a deer in the roadway. The deer the went through the windshield of the vehicle and injured the driver.
The driver was transported to the Big Rapids Corewell Health Hospital for minor injuries. Deputies were assisted by Meceola Central Dispatch, Mecosta County EMS, and Morley Fire and Rescue.
