HART COUNTY, Ga. — A bear was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Reed Creek Highway in Hart County on Saturday afternoon, according to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to the 3300 block of Reed Creek Highway just before 3 p.m. on June 13 following reports of a motor vehicle collision involving a bear.
Authorities said a Chevrolet Equinox was traveling toward Hartwell when the bear entered the roadway and was struck by the vehicle.
The driver was not injured in the collision, though the vehicle sustained minor damage.
The bear died as a result of the crash, officials said. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources was notified and responded in accordance with protocol.
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office is reminding motorists to remain alert for wildlife, particularly during dawn and dusk when animals are most active and more likely to enter roadways unexpectedly.
The incident remains under the jurisdiction of responding authorities.
GEORGIA - A Georgia man in need of an emergency heart transplant was added to…
TOWNS COUNTY, Ga. — Voters in Towns County will head to the polls Nov. 3…
PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. - Two people were injured Thursday evening after a single-engine airplane crashed…
STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. - A 51-year-old Martin woman was arrested Monday after deputies reportedly found…
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. - A juvenile was detained Tuesday following an altercation involving multiple juvenile…
HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. - An elderly Cornelia woman initially thought a family member had entered…