Officers from the Upper East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have responded to 32 calls about moose collisions since the beginning of 2022.
It slows down the speed of motorists. Speed is the biggest factor because it reduces the time you have to react and increases the force of collisions.explanation of the agent of POP Ashley Nickle.
Nickle said half of the moose collisions happened in May.
Two of these accidents occurred on Highway 101 between Wawa and Chapleau and involved police patrol cars.
Vehicles were damaged, but fortunately no police officers were injured.
Moose Rush Hour
Ms. reminded us. Nickle to be more careful in the spring. The moose is looking for salt placed on roads last winter and open spaces to escape insect bites. They are most active at sunrise or sunset.
According to data from POP for the Superior East region, these types of accidents usually occur in the dark and when the weather is good. They usually occur from May to July and in October.
These animals can weigh up to half a ton (1000 pounds), which means that an accident with a moose can seriously damage a vehicle and, potentially, cause fatal injury.
With information from the CBC
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