Condition
Dead
Animal
Bighorn Sheep
Identification Confidence
100% certain
Observation Date / Time
The curve where the accident occurred is posted 35 mph. Observer noted that there were skid marks and car parts near the carcass. The sheep had a broken jaw, both rear legs, and all the ribs on the left side of her body. The horns were not broken by the accident, some of the flaking is attributed to the accident. The images were taken three days after the accident and very little skin or flesh was left. There are numerous tracks of canids and ravens around the body. Dominant Vegetation: Larrea tridentata (Creosote), Atriplex hymenelytra (Desert Holly), and Opuntia basilaris (Beavertail Cactus).
Observer
Death Valley National Park
Travel Frequency
daily
Estimated Time Since Impact
definitely less than 6 hours
Roadway Speed Limit
45 mph
Road Type
local paved
Location Description
Beatty Cutoff RoadNorthbound lane near mile marker 6