Cow struck by vehicle near Berry College

Cow struck by vehicle near Berry College

Monday, January 6, 2025–11:30 a.m.

-Rome Police Department report-

Three people were injured after an SUV collided with a cow on Martha Berry Highway at Berry College Sunday night.

According to a Rome Police Department report:

The driver of a Ford Explorer said he was unable to stop in time to avoid hitting the cow, which was standing in the middle of the road at around 8 p.m.

The driver complained of back and neck pain, while a front passenger was transported to Atrium Health Floyd with stomach pain, and a rear passenger sustained a burn from the seat belt and arm pain.

The cow was killed in the collision.