Caltrans staff attempt to corral reindeer dashing via 5 Freeway – NBC Los Angeles
A reindeer was noticed trotting alongside the 5 Freeway Saturday, halting visitors close to San Fernando as authorities and Caltrans staff tried to corral the animal.
The California Freeway Patrol says they obtained a name round 6:30 a.m. relating to two reindeer that have been strolling alongside the southbound lanes of the 5 Freeway, simply earlier than the 118 Freeway ramp.
No less than one of many reindeer was struck and the opposite walked off, in response to the CHP. The proprietor was in a position to get better the reindeer that was struck.
“My first thought was that Santa had misplaced one in all his helpers,” stated Steve Bracamontes, who witnessed the visitors jam.
Bracamontes says the deer started shifting towards oncoming visitors however Caltrans staff have been following the animals.
Video reveals two Caltrans vehicles zig-zagging in an try to corral the reindeer.
It is unclear if the second deer was situated.
