Acworth, Cherokee County, Ga. July 24, 2007-A bear was struck by a vehicle traveling southbound on Interstate 75 this morning in Cherokee County. The bear which was estimated to weigh 200 pounds entered the roadway from the wooded median which separates the north bound and south bound lanes. Sandra Allen, 47 years old of Kennesaw, was driving the Volvo that hit the bear. Ms. Allen was not injured and there was minimal damage to the vehicle. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) removed the bear from the scene.