Observation ID: 54581

Submitted by kfwilson13 on
Condition
Dead
Animal
Mule (or Black tailed) Deer
Identification Confidence
100% certain
Observation Date / Time

usually these deer observed on opposite side of freeway due to tree-covered hillsides w/much vegetation and forage. This side of freeway bordered by back of large parking lot of KMart w/approx. 6' chain link fence bordering. Deer seen lying close to drainage culvert - possibly seeking escape route?? Center divider of the freeway here is elevated (approx. 2' height) metal barricade w/short wooden support posts. Possible that deer may have crossed over from other side of freeway where smaller groups (3-7 deer) regularly observed.

Observer
Sandra Rakestraw
Travel Frequency
weekly
Estimated Time Since Impact
definitely less than 24 hours
Roadway Speed Limit
65 mph
Road Type
urban major / multi-lane
Location Description
CA US Highway 101 northboundalong slow lane shoulder just past San Anselmo bridge overcrossing

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