A driver rolled over a vehicle onto the shoulder after swerving to avoid a deer on a county road in Powder River County Wednesday, according to the Broadus Volunteer Fire Department.
Firefighters posted a photo of the accident on social media, noting the driver was uninjured.
Broadus firefighters, the Powder River County Sheriff's Office and Powder River County Emergency Medical Services responded to the call.
Firefighters noted that seat belts can be difficult to escape in roll-over crashes, and injured people should be supported by not removed until the neck and spine are supported.
10-8-25 BVFD, PRCS & PRCEMS responded to a single vehicle accident on a county road where the driver said a deer in the road resulted in the vehicle tipping over the shoulder. The driver was uninjured.
Seatbelts can be difficult to escape from in overturned vehicles and injured persons should be supported but not removed until neck and spine support are provided unless breathing, injuries, fire, traffic etc. are endangering them. Self extrication with careful assistance if the vehicle is stable may be the best option but theres usually no need to rush. Everthing was handled well in this situation.
