A buffalo crosses a southwest Albuquerque road in front of police lights early Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. The buffalo had been hit by a car.

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Buffalo hit by car

Updated: Friday, 21 Nov 2008, 1:00 PM MST
Published : Friday, 21 Nov 2008, 12:08 PM MST

ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - A wandering buffalo was struck by a car early Friday morning in Albuquerque's South Valley.

The collision happened at about 5:30 a.m. near Goff Boulevard and Arenal Road SW.

The buffalo was dazed and down for some time, but got back up and walked away with a smaller companion.

The car had to be towed, but no one was injured in the accident.

The buffalo had escaped from a nearby herd, which is raised by a local rancher.