Elk runs into side of deputy patrol car in Douglas County, causes lots of damage
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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- A elk ran into the side of Douglas County sheriff's deputy patrol car Thursday night, causing significant damage.
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DCSO tweeted pictures of the crash that happened on Hwy 85, north of Daniels Park Road.
The deputy was not injured but needed to crawl out the passenger side due to the damage. Sadly, the elk did not survive.