Mountain lion killed in Oceanside automotive crash, unknown if associated to earlier sightings police say

OCEANSIDE (KGTV) — Oceanside Police stated an unlikely collision occurred Friday night time between a mountain lion and a automotive close to North River Street and Wilshire.

Simply earlier than 7:30 p.m. on Friday, officers responded to a single-vehicle crash involving an animal the place they discovered the mountain lion useless.

The California Division of Fish and Wildlife additionally responded to look at the animal.

On Thursday night time, police suggested residents to watch out for wildlife presence close to downtown Oceanside following a number of sightings of a mountain lion.

Lieutenant Michael Provence with Oceanside PD stated they may not affirm presently if the animal killed within the site visitors collision is identical one from Thursday’s recognizing.

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