Tanker truck crashes into home; state patrol, deputies respond

Truck crashes into home (Courtesy: Wisconsin State Patrol)

The Wisconsin State Patrol and Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene of a tanker truck that crashed into a home last week, officials said Jan. 31.

According to the state patrol, the driver said a deer ran in front of his truck and he veered off the roadway and into a house.

No one was injured in the crash.

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Authorities remind drivers not to swerve, but to brake firmly and continue driving straight. If hitting an animal cannot be avoided, release the brake to create a higher point of impact.

After any such crash, move your vehicle off the roadway if possible and call for assistance as needed.

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