With the change in seasons, deer become more active. Christian County Sheriff Bruce Kettelkamp says it's getting more hazardous.

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Kettelkamp says it is usually better to hit the animal, as trying to avoid it may make the situation even worse.

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Although property damage is common, injuries to humans are relatively rare in deer-car collisions.