Ever been hit by a runaway deer?

11 years ago

It's quite common in the part of NY state where I currently live. I've had several collisions with deer over the years. Fortunately, I've never been hurt nor have my cars been totaled but they did result in some nasty dents. Not sure if any of the deer were even killed, as they ran off in each instance.

I consider them the single most dangerous element on the roads around here, even considering icy roads in winter and drunk drivers.

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shelbygt

11 years ago

Heres a great video on deer collisions

New Ideas To Stop Car-Deer Crashes - CBS News

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Dennis Gaskill

11 years ago

Originally Posted by chillee

A runaway deer hospitalised a woman in my home town of Chelmsford today. On the high street!
This is a pretty rare thing in England but has it happened to any of you?

I don't mind admitting I've never been hit by a runaway deer in Chelmsford.

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thunderbird 11 years ago

Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill

I don't mind admitting I've never been hit by a runaway deer in Chelmsford.

Me neither. That makes us twins.
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whateverpedia 11 years ago

Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill

I don't mind admitting I've never been hit by a runaway deer in Chelmsford.

My ancestors emigrated to Australia from Chelmsford to prevent future generations of the family being hit by deers.
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- LarryC 11 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by whateverpedia
  
  My ancestors emigrated to Australia from Chelmsford to prevent future generations of the family being hit by deers.
  
  Except you have to watch out for the kangaroos!
  
  This video is a little gruesome as it focuses on a dead kangaroo, so don't watch if you're squeamish.
  
  Kangaroo Road Kill - Australia - YouTube
  
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joyfulwraps

11 years ago

I live in a rural area in Ohio and deer are always running into the country roads around here. I have had several cross in front of my car and I clipped the back hooves of one last year. Dusk is especially high-risk driving around here especially in heavily wooded areas.

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wackiin

11 years ago

Im not a hunter but ive gotten 3 deers in my life lol the one i hit with the camaro was the worse because it set low and he come into the windshield

Prob the most unusual thing I have seen was a women in a small civic run into a cow
The cow died she lived the Honda died (was totaled)

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Joe Mobley

11 years ago

Ever been hit by a runaway dear?

Yes...

And I liked it. :rolleyes:

Joe Mobley

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Kay King

11 years ago

Near Fort Dix, N.J., it is the deer who are being warned.

The sensors are in the side of the road and pick up the headlights as they come down.

Every time a car approaches these posts, lights and whistles scare deer away, from a stretch of road where car-deer collisions were common.

That's a good idea for a solution in areas where it's a common problem.

With all the often useless technology available today, seems like you could utilize sensors and warning noises (or flashing lights) on the utility poles that line so many roads in the country.

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Dennis Gaskill

11 years ago

Originally Posted by thunderbird

Me neither. That makes us twins.

You must be the younger twin . . . by several years.

Originally Posted by Kay King

That's a good idea for a solution in areas where it's a common problem.

With all the often useless technology available today, seems like you could utilize sensors and warning noises (or flashing lights) on the utility poles that line so many roads in the country.

If they don't get used to it. Around here deer were a big problem at the airport. They spent a bunch of money installing a cannon (not a real cannon, but some device that simulates the sound). It worked for a couple years, but the deer grew used to it. Now they're back to doing what the did before the cannon, sending out someone to drive the runway and chase them off.

That's when there's someone working. This is a small airport so pilots have to take their chances if no one is on duty.

@Bonnie - Sorry to hear about your cousin.

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Don Schenk 11 years ago

Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill

Around here deer were a big problem at the airport. They spent a bunch of money installing a cannon...

I didn't realize deer had money to spend. And to think the deer bought a cannon. Did they want to shoot down airplanes? :p

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Michael Mayo

11 years ago

Ever been hit by a runaway deer?
NO!, But I have been hit by a run away and my wife said Oh-Dear are you alright?

Does that count :confused:

I think we were staying at a Holiday Day End Express that night if it helps to qualify this post!

~MM~

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wackiin

11 years ago

I always wondered why they have the Deer crossing signs in the middle of busy highways? its no wonder there always getting hit they should put them on less busy places

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marketingva

11 years ago

My cousin was killed by a deer that hit her car in Michigan in the 80's. She left behind a disabled son.

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travlinguy

11 years ago

When I lived in the country long ago my mother in law came to visit. We were coming home from town and a deer was crossing the road about 15 feet from a "deer crossing" sign. She commented on how obedient these critters seemed to be and wondered if the state trained them. Serious.

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seasoned

11 years ago

Originally Posted by travlinguy

When I lived in the country long ago my mother in law came to visit. We were coming home from town and a deer was crossing the road about 15 feet from a "deer crossing" sign. She commented on how obedient these critters seemed to be and wondered if the state trained them. Serious.

Goes to show you that sometimes people can't tell what came first. Deer are limited in some ways, and maybe they just felt that was the best place to cross. THAT probably drew someones attention to that, and they put a sign nearby. Of course, the BEST place for a sign is about 100+ feet BEFORE the point they are likely to cross. You have to give the driver enough advanced notice.

The last time I saw deer was about a month ago. they were frolicking about, and I noticed it and slowed down. When they seemed to be out of the street and playing elsewhere, I passed. SO FAR, NO accidents! BTW I don't think there were deer crossing signs there. Of course, half the street was shut down, so the deer probably felt safer than usual.

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waterotter

11 years ago

Originally Posted by travlinguy

When I lived in the country long ago my mother in law came to visit. We were coming home from town and a deer was crossing the road about 15 feet from a "deer crossing" sign. She commented on how obedient these critters seemed to be and wondered if the state trained them. Serious.

This is so true! I remember about 30 years ago, our family gathered at the lake for a holiday weekend.

My brother left somewhat earlier than everyone else as he had a college exam early the next morning, and wanted to get back in time to prepare for the exam. It was also about a 3 1/2 hour trip for him.

About an hour and half had passed when the phone rang at the lake - it was the OPP calling to inform us that my brother's vehicle had hit a deer and my brother was on his way to the hospital.

My brother was fine but his vehicle was a right-off. I can remember my Dad asking him "did you hit the deer between the signs?"

"Yes" was his response! Of course, Dad had to remind my brother once again that the deer always cross between the signs.

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John Durham

11 years ago

I DID "hit" a dear awhile back though... with a Dodge Durango, on a road called "big danger", and its because of the amount of deer that they call it that. They are constantly crossing...

Then I stopped, open up the door looked down and he was right under my drivers door staring up at me...just a head and one leg sticking out. I called the cops and while waiting I figured I would put him out of his misery and at least get him out from under my truck so I backed up over him... and believe it or not , he got up and ran off. The cops couldnt find him in the area, so I guess he made it pretty far. I think my truck actually got hurt worse.

Taught me a lesson about driving slower on dark country roads. Frankly I was hoping the cops would let me load him up and take him home sadly, but he was okay. so thats even better.

Ps. Didnt get "hit" by one, but I "hit" one.

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John Durham

11 years ago

Schlubsters Dictionary: "Getting hit by a deer".

Deer Beats Up Fat Guy - YouTube

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AprilCT 11 years ago

We have to watch out for them in my area too. There's loads of woods around here. I've only had one close, very close call, but was lucky not to hit the deer, and that was fine with me. Unfortunately, there are loads of wild critters closeby within a few miles or right around where we live, from bear to coyotes, skunks, snakes, etc. The woods would be so much nicer without a lot of 'em.

The deer mainly hang around to eat your flowers and bushes, but the rest of the dang critters gotta go.
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yukon

Banned 11 years ago

Never antagonize wildlife.

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MissTerraK

11 years ago

Yes, just a little while back...I seriously don't want to relive that again, but you can read about it here.

It drove me to drink!

Terra

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Kurt

11 years ago

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

Yes, just a little while back...I seriously don't want to relive that again, but you can read about it here.

It drove me to drink!

Terra

You mean as a chauffeur or cab driver it took you to a bar? And you ran it over before or after? Either way, how rude!

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MissTerraK

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Kurt

You mean as a chauffeur or cab driver it took you to a bar? And you ran it over before or after? Either way, how rude!

Haha!

Perhaps I should rephrase that...

The deer was trying to play tag-you're it with my car and jumped me.

The whole incident shook me up so badly, I drank a whole bottle of Asti by myself trying to calm down after I got myself home, somehow. :p

Terra

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Kurt

11 years ago

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

Haha!

Perhaps I should rephrase that...

The deer was trying to play tag-you're it with my car and jumped me.

The whole incident shook me up so badly, I drank a whole bottle of Asti by myself trying to calm down after I got myself home, somehow. :p

Terra

Hopefully you showed a bit of class and drank it with the bottle in a brown paper bag.

George Thorogood And The Destroyers - I Drink...

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Michael Mayo

11 years ago

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

... and jumped me.

The whole incident shook me up so badly, I drank a whole bottle of Asti by myself trying to calm down after I got myself home, somehow. :p

Terra

And you didn't even share it with the deer? I bet it shell shocked him too! :p

Replay on incident from deers perspective talking to his buddies while
drinking water from the lake later that day:

Well Sam, I was just crossing the road like I do every Monday morning and then out of nowhere some young chick bumped my tail with her car...

Well, you know me... I jumped her and afterwards we smoked a cig. Next she opened a bottle of Asti.
I thought it was round two! Then she chugged it down all by herself!... Well on the bright side, at least she didn't choose to swig a bottle of Jägermeister.

Anyway, I gave her a ride home.

~MM~

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MissTerraK

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Michael Mayo

And you didn't even share it with the deer? I bet it shell shocked him too! :p

Replay on incident from deers perspective talking to his buddies while
drinking water from the lake later that day:

Well Sam, I was just crossing the road like I do every Monday morning and then out of nowhere some young chick bumped my tail with her car...

Well, you know me... I jumped her and afterwards we smoked a cig. Next she opened a bottle of Asti.
I thought it was round two! Then she chugged it down all by herself!... Well on the bright side, at least she didn't choose to swig a bottle of Jägermeister.

Anyway, I gave her a ride home.

~MM~

LOL! LOL!

That made me crack right up!

Where were you on the day it happened? I'm sure it would have been a much needed large dose of cheer me up and make me feel better.

Terra

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lcombs

11 years ago

I actually had a deer jump out and hit my car.
I was driving down a dark country road about 9:00 PM.
I saw a deer standing on the side of the road so I slowed down to about 10 MPH.
Just as I got to the deer it jumped out onto my car.
It rolled off the hood and put a good size dent in the rear quarter-panel.
I went home and called a buddy of mine who had a pick up truck and was an avid hunter.
I met him back at the deer where we killed it, took it back to his place, hung it up and bled it out.
The next day I went to his house and butchered it and filled our freezers with some very nice venison steaks.

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Michael Mayo

11 years ago

I had a talk with the deer you encountered and now that I know the road and where
it all happened, I've scheduled my walks for Mondays around noonish, Will that work?

Just so you know, I'll be wearing a White T-Shirt with Hooters printed on the front of it.

If by some chance you over shoot and hit more than just my tail. Then, the Asti will be next to
the big tree on the left by the creek.

Either way, I'll still give you a ride hommmmmmme....
Sorry, the wife walked in and smacked me.

Gotta go now!
Have a Great Day!
Michael :rolleyes:

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MissTerraK

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Michael Mayo

I had a talk with the deer you encountered and now that I know the road and where
it all happened, I've scheduled my walks for Mondays around noonish, Will that work?

Just so you know, I'll be wearing a White T-Shirt with Hooters printed on the front of it.

If by some chance you over shoot and hit more than just my tail. Then, the Asti will be next to
the big tree on the left by the creek.

Either way, I'll still give you a ride hommmmmmme....
Sorry, the wife walked in and smacked me.

Gotta go now!
Have a Great Day!
Michael :rolleyes:

My deerest Michael,

You sound like my kind of deer, the kind I could continuously fawn over, if it weren't for your wife! Sounds like the buck stops with her.

Terra

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Kurt

11 years ago

Why the deer ran away in the first place? Peer pressure? Relationship problems? Abusive parents?

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MissTerraK

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Kurt

Why the deer ran away in the first place? Peer pressure? Relationship problems? Abusive parents?

More likely it was suffering from paranoia and its answer to everything is "Run away!" :p

Terra

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Kurt

11 years ago

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

More likely it was suffering from paranoia and its answer to everything is "Run away!" :p

Terra

Maybe the paranoia was caused by a fear of being stalked by men in bright orange vests?

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MissTerraK

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Kurt

Maybe the paranoia was caused by a fear of being stalked by men in bright orange vests?

Brilliant deduction for the season, Kurt!

But what about the off season? Perhaps the paranoia is incurable after experiencing just one season, but then again, what about the yearlings who haven't yet experienced a hunting season? Maybe it is a learned behavior passed down from generation to generation from the first hunted deer. But wait a minute! Did the first deer hunters wear orange vests? I think not. Speaking of thinking...

Quit making me think so hard, Kurt! :p

Terra

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Kurt

11 years ago

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

Brilliant deduction for the season, Kurt!

But what about the off season? Perhaps the paranoia is incurable after experiencing just one season, but then again, what about the yearlings who haven't yet experienced a hunting season? Maybe it is a learned behavior passed down from generation to generation from the first hunted deer. But wait a minute! Did the first deer hunters wear orange vests? I think not. Speaking of thinking...

Quit making me think so hard, Kurt! :p

Terra

Probably caused by repeated watching of "Bambi" on Blue Ray.

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MissTerraK 11 years ago

Originally Posted by Kurt

Probably caused by repeated watching of "Bambi" on Blue Ray.

Haha!

Careful, or you'll make me Splorf my Theraflu and I really need it right about now.

Terra
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lcombs

11 years ago

Ok, this is a little off topic, but....

What is a "Ped"?
I've seen "Deer Xing" signs. No problem.
But then I see these "Ped Xing" signs.
What's a "Ped"?

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LarryC 11 years ago

Originally Posted by lcombs

Ok, this is a little off topic, but....

What is a "Ped"?
I've seen "Deer Xing" signs. No problem.
But then I see these "Ped Xing" signs.
What's a "Ped"?

I assume it means pedestrian. I never liked that word, as it makes people who walk rather than drive sound like bizarre creatures.
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  Originally Posted by LarryC
  
  I assume it means pedestrian. I never liked that word, as it makes people who walk rather than drive sound like bizarre creatures.
  
  Seriously?:p
  
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MissTerraK 11 years ago

Originally Posted by lcombs

Ok, this is a little off topic, but....

What is a "Ped"?
I've seen "Deer Xing" signs. No problem.
But then I see these "Ped Xing" signs.
What's a "Ped"?

I always thought that Ped meant people wearing Keds, you know People + keds = Ped.

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