At 6 AM, this morning, a Pontiac was traveling east on Highway 138, driven by local couple. When they rounded a curve in a farming area, they found an approximately 10 foot long alligator in their lane.
The car struck the alligator, causing damage to the grill area and fenders.
A Drew County Sheriff’s deputy responded to the scene.
The car was able to be driven away.
The alligator was dispatched and removed from the area.