Bear Killed In Umatilla

This Florida Black Bear was found dead next to SR 19 in Umatilla on Monday morning. The bear, estimated at 200 pounds and two years old, was reportedly struck on Sunday night when it ran into the road in front of a Chevrolet pickup truck driven by John David Edwards of Umatilla, who was southbound. Edwards reported to Umatilla Police that he struck the bear just before 9 p.m. after being unable to avoid the animal as it ran across the road. The bear was removed on Monday.