RIPTA video shows deer jumping through bus windshield
Three passengers on the bus were injured, and the animal did not survive the incident Monday. A deer leaped through the windshield of a RIPTA bus in Warwick, Rhode Island, causing three passengers to be hospitalised and resulting in the animal's death. The bus was traveling on Warwick Avenue when the deer unexpectedly ran into the road and jumped through its windshield. The Department of Environmental Management reported that there were 1,347 deer vehicle collisions reported to the DEM in 2023, most occurring during deer breeding season. The incident was captured on video by RIPTA, which shows the deer briefly hitting a passenger before rolling around in the glass shards. The driver, Leocadio Hernandez, was praised for his "exceptional alertness and composure under pressure".
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WARWICK, R.I. — A deer leaped through the windshield of a RIPTA bus Monday afternoon, injuring three passengers and resulting in the animal’s death, officials said. The bus was traveling on Warwick Avenue when the deer unexpectedly ran into the road and jumped through the windshield, Rhode Island Public Transit Authority interim CEO Christopher Durand said in a statement to the Globe. RIPTA released video footage of the incident, which shows the deer briefly hitting a passenger before helplessly rolling around in the glass shards that landed in the aisle. The deer succumbed to its injuries before the Department of Environmental Management arrived, department spokesperson Amanda Cantrell said.
Warwick Police Captain Charles Boisseau told the Providence Journal that six passengers were riding the bus at the time, and three went to the hospital due to minor injuries from the glass shards. Cantrell said there were 1,347 deer vehicle collisions reported to the DEM in 2023. Most incidents were reported between late October and early December, during deer breeding season. The DEM advises drivers to always scan the shoulders of the road and maintain the speed limit. Durand commended the bus driver, Leocadio Hernandez, for his “exceptional alertness and composure under pressure.” “This incident underscores the dedication and professionalism of our drivers in maintaining the highest standards of safety and care for our community,” Durand said. According to state law, any deer related auto incident must be reported to a conservation officer within 24 hours of the collision. Alexa Coultoff can be reached at [email protected]. Follow her @alexacoultoff.