Six wild boars were killed after being hit by a car on DN 1H in Sălaj County

Six wild boars were killed on Tuesday evening after being hit by a car on DN 1H, between the towns of Vârșolț and Pericei in Sălaj County. The accident occurred at around 8:02 p.m., after the animals entered the roadway.

Police officers from the Șimleu Silvaniei Town Police were alerted by a 112 emergency call and intervened at the scene. Initial checks showed that the car was being driven by a 30-year-old man from Bistrița-Năsăud County, who was traveling from Vârșolț toward Pericei.

All six wild boars died in the impact, according to a statement issued by the Sălaj County Police Inspectorate. The driver was tested with a breathalyzer, and the result was negative. Authorities did not specify whether he suffered any injuries.

Later, the dead animals were taken by a representative of the Sălaj County Association of Sport Hunters and Anglers. Police drew up the necessary documents in the case.