TURN CLOCKS BACK, WATCH FOR DEER

The end of Daylight Savings Time each year brings a 16-percent spike in vehicle and deer  collisions the following week.  That is according to research from Cell Biology, a peer-reviewed scientific journal.  University of Minnesota Professor Rpahael Stern says this is due to changes in two things – the earlier sunsets and the dawn and dusk hours when deer are particularly active.  It coincides with peak commute hours.  Stern says situational awareness and slow driving are the top two tips during this season, as reduced visibility can also play a major role in deer-vehicle crashes.