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Vehicle hits elk on US Hwy 285 causing hood damage, Chaffee County CO

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US Hwy 285, Colorado

A silver Ford Escape collided with an elk north of the junction of Highway 285 and Highway 2901 near mile marker 133. The vehicle has hood damage but no injuries, airbag deployment, or fluid leaks were reported. It is unclear if the elk remains on the road due to darkness.

Audio|Source: Chaffee County Public Safety
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We copy another car versus elk.
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Go ahead.
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It's going to be a little refresh here.
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North of the Highway 285 Highway 2901 Junction, so about 1-133 on 285.
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It's going to be a silver Ford Escape.
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No injuries, no airbags, no fluids, there's damage to the hood.
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It does not think the vehicle is going to be drivable.
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RP is unable to see the elk as it's dark, so unknown if it's still in the road.

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US Hwy 285, Colorado
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