CRASH: Driver and dogs escape vehicle before it burst into flames following collision with deer

ONEIDA COUNTY- A local resident suffered non-life threatening injuries in the wake of a collision with a deer early Thursday in Oneida County, authorities say.

It was shortly before 2:30 a.m. when emergency services were called out to State Route 8 in the town of Deerfield for a car v. deer collision.

According to investigation via the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, Harry Snow, 39, of Cold Brook, NY was driving a red 2004 Toyota Tacoma when a deer entered the roadway, resulting in a collision.

Impact caused Snow to lose control, strike a road sign and end up in a ditch on the eastern shoulder. The vehicle caught fire, but police say that Snow and his dogs managed to escape.

Snow was transported to Wynn Hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

The Oneida County Sheriff's Office was assisted on scene by Poland Fire Department, Kuyahoora Ambulance, New York State Police and Nimey’s Towing.

Image via the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office.