Colorado Department of Transportation is urging drivers to be extra cautious on the roads in the next week. The risk of collisions with animals is high following the upcoming fall time change. That's when rush hour overlaps with the time of day when deer are most active. That activity is higher because fall is their mating season.

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CDOT says the solution to this is twofold, increasing wildlife crossings across the state and raising awareness among drivers about the increased risk.

Douglas County ranks second in the state for the most vehicle-wildlife collisions.

"My dad is proof that it is a very serious problem here," Mary Rodriguez said. "And had those fencing been in place, my dad could still be here with us today."

It's been more than a year since Rodriguez's father died. Victo

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