It had attempted to dig several nest chambers on a beach in Brevard County before the accident but was unsuccessful because she had injuries to her rear flipper, Seney told CNN.
“We know this because the turtles are heavy and they leave very clear tracks and other signs in the sand,” Seney said. “She emerged from the ocean, crawled up towards the landward part of the beach and attempted to dig several, several nests.”
The turtle made its way up a sandy ramp into someone’s yard and then crossed a driveway before reaching the road.
Seney said the turtle may have been confused by lights coming…
