Condition
Dead
Animal
Virginia Opossum
Identification Confidence
100% certain
Observation Date / Time
Cool overcast morning. Large opossum lying in middle of slow traffic lane approaching next freeway exit 220A. Adjacent area directly below site is natural creek bordered by large trees, natural grasses and shrubs. (Opposite side of road is raised metal barricade w/grass growing on median strip.)
Observer
Sandra Rakestraw
Travel Frequency
daily
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 northboundapproaching Traffic Way Exit 220A