If Allison Doty spots roadkill on her way from dropping off her son at school or picking up groceries, there’s a good chance she’ll bring her 2022 Kia Sorento to a hard stop.
“I’m picking it up,” she said of whatever unfortunate animal met its end on the roadway.
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