Deer Strike on State Route 44 Near Blauvelt Hollow Rd in Potter County
COUDERSPORT, Pa. – A single‑vehicle crash involving a 2013 Honda CR‑V occurred on State Route 44 in Sharon Township, Potter County, on October 5, 2026 at approximately 2:29 p.m. The incident, documented under Pennsylvania State Police CAD case number 2026‑1272308, was released to the public in a Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Crash – Public Information Release Report.
The driver, identified as Nicole S. Thompson, a female resident of Couderport, Pennsylvania, was traveling northbound when a deer entered the roadway from the western side. Thompson’s vehicle struck the animal at the 12 o’clock position, resulting in disabling damage to the front end of the Honda CR‑V. After the collision, the vehicle was pulled off the road and came to rest on the eastern side of the highway, approximately 1,618 feet west of Blauvelt Hollow Road.
Thompson was wearing a shoulder‑belt at the time of the crash and did not sustain any injuries. Emergency medical services were not required to transport her, and no medical facility was involved. The Pennsylvania State Police, operating out of the Couderport field office, responded to the scene and coordinated with Knightinger’s Towing for vehicle removal.
The crash report indicates that no driver was charged with a traffic violation; the “Primary Violation” field is blank. Consequently, no bail, court hearing dates, or judicial assignments have been recorded in the docket. Information regarding arresting officers, specific investigative officers, or any subsequent legal proceedings is not listed in the public release.
As required by Pennsylvania law, the State Police issued this preliminary report to inform the public and media. The agency notes that the details are subject to change as the investigation continues and additional information becomes available.
While the incident resulted in property damage, there were no injuries and no criminal charges filed at this time. The presumption of innocence remains applicable, and the case will remain under the jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania State Police and the Potter County District Attorney’s Office pending any further developments.
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