Hit a deer with my car just now 😶

It was dark out and she ran out into the road. Didn't notice her until she was already in the road bc I'm inattentive. Slammed on the brakes, but hit her anyway. She got up off the pavement and bolted to the parking lot with the fawns.

I've heard stories about people being hit by cars, going home, and then collapsing after the adrenaline wears off and being unable to get help. I hope she's ok out there. The fact that there's no damage to my car seems like a good sign, like I didn't hit her crazy hard.

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iamonfire696 · 41-45, F

It happens so quickly, especially in the dark. My husband has hit 2 of them and he’s a good driver.

Sorry this happened, are you okay? No pains this morning?

BlueVeins · 22-25

@iamonfire696 I couldn't feel the collision -- or at least, couldn't distinguish it from the deceleration from braking. I'm perfectly fine, just hope she's alright out there. I was rattled but kinda settled down by the time I got home. You are very kind.

iamonfire696 · 41-45, F

@BlueVeins that’s really good. If you didn’t feel it, she’s likely okay. It’s still really unsettling to know it’s happened.

I haven’t hit a deer, I hit a skunk and it sprayed my SUV when I hit it. Every time it rained for awhile it was so bad.

I am really glad you’re okay 💜.