A 400-pound black bear was struck and killed in a traffic accident in Martin County, according to wildlife officials quoted in local reports.
The incident occurred as Martin County experienced a significant spike in traffic fatalities. The same week saw at least five fatal crashes across the county within a four-day period.
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