Last night I hit a deer on Sumneytown Pike, just outside of Harleysville. I was fine, just shaken up, the car is a little damaged, the deer got a broken leg and limped off into the woods after chilling out next to my car for a little while, he probably won’t last long (I am sad about this, poor critter). I waited almost an hour for the police to show up, and finally called them back only to learn that they had no cars available and that I didn’t really have to file a report if no one was hurt and I could drive the car. I headed home.
This morning I surveyed the damage. You always panic with these things, knowing there is probably a ton more damage you don’t see, but in this case I think I lucked out. I was alert enough to slow down when I saw the deer so there is no damage to the body of the car, just the headlight. The headlight still works, and although the internal of it does have a small (cosmetic?) crack I think I’ll be able to get away with just replacing the plastic cover over the light and won’t have to file a claim with the insurance company.
Can still see some deer fur in that last picture, poor critter.
I was pretty upset last night, but this morning I’m thankful for about a thousand things. I am not sure I could have gotten off any better in this situation, avoiding the deer was impossible. Growing up in Maine, where you’re not a true Mainer until you hit at least 2 deer (and bring ’em home!), I learned all about how to properly handle the situation, swerving and/or slamming on brakes can cause much worse accidents, especially with other traffic on the road, and that knowledge served me well.
Thursday, Sep 25th, 2008 at 8:15
Quote ” Growing up in Maine, where you’re not a true Mainer until you hit at least 2 deer (and bring ‘em home!) ”
and bring’ em home! hahahaha that is way to funny.
I love it!!!! “Dad I hit a deer on my way home!” Dad says: “Did you bring it home?”
Thursday, Sep 25th, 2008 at 11:53
Glad to know you are OK, hitting a deer can be very scary. Sad for the deer too.