If a deer runs in front of you, don't swerve. DPS says if you swerve, you may lose control and travel off the road or into oncoming traffic. So, what do you do if you hit a deer?

Deer-vehicle collisions are surprisingly common in the United States, with 2.1 million occuring each year, accounting for 59,000 human injuries and 440 human deaths.

A fallow deer buck darts across the road right in front of car during the rut in autumn. Fallow deer are native to Asia but are common in Britain and elsewhere in Europe.

More deer on the move mean drivers should be extra careful on the road. | Local News from KRQE News 13 in Albuquerque, New Mexico ...