A Jeep ended up in Hamden's Lake Whitney after its driver swerved to avoid a deer early Wednesday morning, according to police.
Officers responded to the area of 375 Mather Street after getting a report of a vehicle in the water.
They found the driver, who was not injured and was able to get out of the SUV on his own.
He told officers he swerved to avoid a deer and drove into the water.
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The driver was taken to the hospital to be evaluated due to the frigid temperature of the water, police said.
The Jeep was eventually pulled from the lake.
Anyone with additional information is asked to call Officer Limauro at (203) 230-4000.
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