Teen driver crashes into deer, then watches as vehicle burns

Vermont State Police say a teenager survived when his car crashed into a deer and caught on fire.
Vermont State Police say a teenager survived when his car crashed into a deer and caught on fire.
Published: Jan. 23, 2022 at 11:56 AM EST
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ORWELL, Vt. (AP) - Vermont State Police say a teenager survived when his car crashed into a deer and caught on fire.

Troopers say the crash happened Saturday evening when the deer ran into the path of the vehicle.

The vehicle hit the animal, came to a stop, and then caught fire.

Troopers say the teen driver from Nassau, New York, was taken to Porter Hospital for minor injuries.

The 2021 Subaru Forester was totaled. 

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