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ROCHESTER - A Farmington motorist was injured today when his car skidded on ice while trying to avoid a dead animal in the roadway and hit a tree.
The crash occurred around 4:55 a.m. near the intersection of Meaderboro and Evans roads when police say a 2006 Toyota Scion driven by Mark Howard, 48, was traveling south on Meaderboro Road and swerved to avoid a dead animal. Due to slick road conditions, Howard lost control of the vehicle and struck a tree.
He was taken to Frisbie Memorial Hospital with what were described as minor injuries.
The road was shut down for a short period of time to allow the vehicle to be towed from the scene.
If anyone has any information on this accident they are asked to contact Officer Seager at the Rochester Police Department at (603)330-7128.
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