A motorist traveling along Highway 91 near Swan Lake was involved in a minor collision involving a cow around 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, according to Idaho State Police.

    The cow survived, and one of the vehicle’s headlights was damaged.

    ISP say this accident occurred within the boundaries of Bannock County. Two recent collisions involving a cow along Highway 91 took place in Franklin County.

    Tyler J. Tew, 29, of Idaho Falls, was injured on Oct. 12 on U.S. Highway 91 around 2:40 a.m. south of Swanlake due to such a collision. He was treated and released from Portneuf Medical Center.

    A cow collision occurred around the same time of day on U.S. Highway 91 near Swanlake on Oct. 3. It involved an Idaho State Journal newspaper delivery truck.

    The driver of the truck was not injured.

    Swanlake is located near Downey in Bannock County.

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