With so many deer in our area, just wanted to share this story to remind everyone just how dangerous deer vs cars can be. 

Driver killed after hitting deer in White Pine

WHITE PINE (WATE) - A single-vehicle accident killed one person Sunday evening.

According to Sgt. Bill Miller of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, it happened on US Highway 25-E near Chock Cherry Lane and Leadvale Road.

Investigators say a vehicle struck a deer that ran into the roadway causing the driver to lose control. The vehicle then hit a tree.

The driver died from injuries sustained in the crash.

The victim has not been identified.