AA Insurance warns motorists of collisions with animals

The AA has warned motorists to be aware that collisions with animals on the road can result in a car being a write-off in a car insurance claim.

Director of the organisation, Simon Douglas, made his comments as the company announced that October is the peak month for deer strikes, when collisions with deer occur due to the creatures moving around during their mating season.

Mr Douglas indicated that collisions can take place with little or no warning and the result can be just as serious for the occupants of the car as for the animal that is hit. He said: "A natural reaction is to try to avoid the collision but as a result, drivers may miss the deer and hit other vehicles or trees, which can be even worse."

AA Insurance revealed that there could be as many as 74,000 deer strikes happening each year, although only around 42,500 were reported.