January 17, 2025 9:20 a.m. 

A Roseburg man was taken to the hospital following a vehicle versus deer accident early Thursday.

A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office report said just after 5:35 a.m. the 29-year-old was driving northbound on Lookingglass Road approaching Happy Valley Road. The driver said a deer jumped out in front of his SUV, causing him to swerve. He was unable to brake in time before crashing into the hillside.

A friend took the driver to CHI Mercy Medical Center. A blood draw revealed there were no intoxicants in his system. A deputy took a Colt 1911 out of the vehicle for safekeeping. A tow company took possession of the vehicle.