Deer struck and blocking lane on Highway 50, Gunnison CO


A vehicle hit a deer near Mile Marker 219 on Highway 50. The vehicle did not stop after the collision. The injured deer blocked the eastbound right lane and was being run over by other vehicles. Authorities were notified and officers responded to clear the roadway.
Audio|Source: Chaffee County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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We're getting reports of a deer that was hit.
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Mile Marker 219, Highway 50.
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It looks like the vehicle did not stay on scene.
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I got a call from a passerbyer.
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She said it's in the eastbound lane.
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It's going to be the right lane.
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Vehicles are still running the deer over.
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CSP has been advised.
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So let it, Jimmy 14.
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I'm up at the 218.
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Attach me. I'll see care of it.
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Thank you. 1858.
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Thanks, 14.
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Okay.
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A lot at JV14, I'm out with Ben, a lot of the eastbound number two lane down.
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Copy 18158.
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I could be in both a 10, clear code 6.
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6, 1815. 6.1815.
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So why to be notice a 7, I'll be 103, competing.
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Be 1859.
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Yeah,
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hello.
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Go ahead.
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I've got a dead deer if you're able to copy.
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Go ahead.
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He's found at the 219 blocking the right lane.
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Deer was hit by a vehicle.
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Vehicle didn't stop.
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Passerby said it's completely blocking the right lane, but vehicles are still running it over, so I'm not sure what will be left when we get out there.
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Okay, Chief, he's out with that right now, clearing it.
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Okay, thank you.
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JV14.
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JV14.
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Clear off the eastbound shoulder.
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Can you open clear?
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Location mentioned:
Near US-50, Gunnison, CO 81230
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