Mooove Over: Heifer Hit By Vehicle Near Jay Corralled By SRSO, FHP

May 20, 2026

A loose heifer near Jay was struck by a vehicle while wandering in the area of Highway 87 and Neal Kennington Road.

The bovine was unfortunately struck by a vehicle during her evening stroll, but authorities report she luckily suffered only minor injuries.

To keep the cow from darting back into the roadway, Deputy Jackson of the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office stepped in and secured her to his patrol truck. With assistance from the remaining SRSO shift deputies and the Florida Highway Patrol, the heifer was safely loaded into a trailer and reunited with her owner.

The SRSO took the opportunity to remind drivers to stay alert for livestock and wildlife on rural roadways, especially during nighttime hours when animals can appear suddenly.

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Comments

2 Responses to “Mooove Over: Heifer Hit By Vehicle Near Jay Corralled By SRSO, FHP”

  1. LAD on May 21st, 2026 3:47 am

    I had two HUGE bulls on my private road while I was headed to work one morning. They got startled & ran out onto the hwy. One of them were struck by a big dump truck doing at least 45 mph. That bull walked away! Thank GOD it wasn’t a tiny car that hit him! It would have likely ended badly.

  2. Charlotte on May 20th, 2026 1:27 pm

    Did they give the cow a moooooving violation? Just glad no one was hurt, and glad the cow only suffered some minor injuries.





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