Deer Killed in Early-Morning Crash on Highway 12 in Linnainmaa

October 14, 2026 · 2 hours ago

A deer was killed in a crash on Highway 12 in Linnainmaa at about 4:00 AM; the lone driver was uninjured but the car was badly damaged and towed.

The crash happened at about 4:00 AM on Wednesday on Highway 12 in Linnainmaa. The driver, the only occupant, walked away unhurt, but the car was badly damaged and required towing, according to local paper Tamperelainen. Emergency responders at the scene found the deer dead.

Catch the full story over at Tamperelainen

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