‘Flames roll over the window;’ Car catches fire after hitting deer in Greene County

Drivers need to keep an eye out as deer are on the move during this time of year.

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News Center 7′s Amber Jenkins talks to a fire chief who was called to a violent crash involving a deer LIVE on News Center 7 at 11:00.

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A car erupted in flames after hitting a deer on Old US 35 in Greene County Tuesday morning.

Deer are more active during late fall through winter as it is mating season.

Silvercreek Township Fire Chief Steve Payton said he's seen plenty of crashes involving deer, but none like this.

"I been here for 18 years and that's the first one I've seen start fire," Silvercreek Township Fire Chief Steve Payton said.

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