Video: Rhode Island deer crashes through bus windshield

WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — Three passengers were injured Monday after a deer jumped through the windshield of a RIPTA bus in Warwick, Rhode Island.

Warwick Police Capt. Charles Boisseau said the deer ran out onto Warwick Avenue from Sachem Avenue and straight into the bus.

Of the six passengers on the bus, two were brought to the hospital with injuries caused by the shattered windshield, according to Boisseau. He said a third went to the hospital on their own, and the other three were not injured.

Boisseau added that the deer succumbed to its injuries on the bus.

Interim RIPTA CEO Christopher Durand released a statement commending the bus driver, Leocadio Hernandez, for his “exemplary response to this unique situation.”

“His exceptional alertness and composure under pressure ensured the safety of all passengers,” Durand wrote. “This incident underscores the dedication and professionalism of our drivers in maintaining the highest standards of safety and care for our community.”