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Vehicle hits animal near FM 180 and Highway 290Lee County TX

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US-290 & FM 180 Rd, Texas 78942

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were dispatched to a minor vehicle accident near FM 180 and Highway 290, where a driver reportedly struck an animal, possibly a cow. No animal was found in the roadway, and it may have moved into a ditch or left the scene.

Audio|Heard on: Lee TX Law Dispatch Group Calls
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County 801, I need you en route to the area of FM 180 and 290.
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Reference to a minor 1050. Caller advised that they hit an animal, possibly a cow, and need an accident report.
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County 801, clear 43.
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They advised that there is no animal in the roadway.
00:19
They are not sure if it's in the ditch or if it ran off.

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Location mentioned:
US-290 & FM 180 Rd, Texas 78942
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