Hit by a deer

Yep, you read it right. I was hit. I was hit by a deer. Here are the pictures to prove it. Also, if anyone can explain the physics of this to me, I'd appreciate it. Here are the facts I recollect:

My car and I (with passenger grandma) are traveling southbound on a country road at approximately 45-50 mph. The first I hear of this "deer encounter" from the east is...BAM! (kinda like the sound of hitting a huge pot hole) Didn't see it...ever, except through my peripheral vision as the head and neck of the deer were flying away from me back across the road into the ditch (yes, still attached to the body), and I'm pretty sure it was facing forward. The mirror of the side mirror is popped out. But...from the look of the photos, the major blow to the deer was at the driver's side front fender. I'm thinking it's body swung around and hit the door after the fender, but it is all a mystery.

There were no breaks screeching, and no swerving at all (except a small "reaction" turn after the fact). All human bodies are still in tact, and we are counting our blessings. The $500 deductible takes a chunk out of savings, but thanks to Grandpa and a fully-funded emergency fund, I think it'll be alright. I am grateful the insurance will foot the other $2,500 part of the bill.

Plus, I had a few dings and scratches on the door and bumper that were annoying, it'll be nice to get those fixed up. :)






I got to see grandpa in action while we waited for the sheriff to show up:

And the car behind us got to see the whole thing. They were long-time family friends, and the little girl even got a sheriff's pin out of the deal (see photo...above the "W") It made her day! (Glad I could be of service).