Before he ever got to town
@GardenGerty (160952)
United States
October 26, 2021 5:00pm CST
Before he ever got to town, our driver Earl, hit a deer.
The deer is dead. It was a young 8 point buck. Not sure exactly what that means, just that Earl said it.
The vehicle he was driving is disabled for now.
His boss brought another vehicle for what we needed.
Other than that little hiccup, the day went well.
On a positive note, no passengers were with him when that happened.
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@GardenGerty (160952)
• United States
28 Oct 21
Yes, I feel sorry for the deer. So eight on each side, not four and four.
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@Chellezhere (5742)
• United States
26 Oct 21
The thing about collisions with deer is, more often than not, we don't hit deer. The deer hit us. I know several people who were hit by deer while out in company vehicles. One was my brother. Their employers fired them for the damage the deer did to their companies' vehicles. I hope the same thing does not happen to Earl.
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@Danielclark691 (1097)
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27 Oct 21
@yanzalong It has happened to me but with a domestic pet, dog.
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@GardenGerty (160952)
• United States
28 Oct 21
Getting fired for damage from a deer does not seem to happen here that I know of. Sorry for your brother.
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@kaylachan (71773)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Oct 21
I feel sorry for the poor deer who couldn't get out of the road in time.
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@GardenGerty (160952)
• United States
28 Oct 21
He ran right into the road, while Earl was driving past. He came up out of a ditch. I am sorry for all the wildlife that suffers from traffic issues.
@toniganzon (72535)
• Philippines
27 Oct 21
Poor deer but accidents happen. It’s not deers that we can hit here but dogs. Especially when we go out of the city, the road going to the countryside would have street dogs.
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@GardenGerty (160952)
• United States
28 Oct 21
Occasionally a dog or cat gets hit but more often it is raccoon, or skunk, or deer.
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@toniganzon (72535)
• Philippines
28 Oct 21
@GardenGerty WE don't have raccoons, skunk and a deer here. We got dogs and cats. And they're the ones who often get hit here. But not in the city.
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@wolfgirl569 (108144)
• Marion, Ohio
27 Oct 21
Glad he is ok. Deer seem to like to hit vehicles this time of year
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@GardenGerty (160952)
• United States
28 Oct 21
Yes, this time of year they are on the move and looking for mates.
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@GardenGerty (160952)
• United States
28 Oct 21
Earl says he is glad it did not come up and through the windshield.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Oct 21
@GardenGerty Oh I agree with him. My sister had one come though the windshield, hit her face, and went through the back windshield.
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@GardenGerty (160952)
• United States
30 Oct 21
@CarolDM Wow! I have heard of drivers dying in such a situation.
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@GardenGerty (160952)
• United States
30 Oct 21
@LadyDuck There are many deer here but there are still hunting limits. Deer killed by cars do not count toward the limit, though. A good butcher will know if the animal is diseased.
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@GardenGerty (160952)
• United States
28 Oct 21
No, he would not have had the time. I believe someone else did, though. The county sheriff has a list of people who want to claim deer that are killed this way.
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@LadyDuck (472114)
• Switzerland
28 Oct 21
@GardenGerty Only people who have a license can kill deer and wild boars. Before consuming the animals must be inspected by the local veterinary who must check if they are safe to eat. There is a maximum number of animals that can be killed, once reached no one can go hunting.
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@RasmaSandra (80748)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Oct 21
That is a sad thing about the deer, Glad Earl was all right,
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@GardenGerty (160952)
• United States
28 Oct 21
Yes, I am glad Earl was alright, sorry about the deer and the vehicle.
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@GardenGerty (160952)
• United States
28 Oct 21
I am much like that. I feel sorrowful fall and spring when all the beasties get in the road and get hit.
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@GardenGerty (160952)
• United States
28 Oct 21
To me it looks like the animal hit him. Yes, it did a bit of damage, more than I would expect.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
27 Oct 21
@GardenGerty
I am glad there were no passengers in the car with him. Did the deer just come out of nowhere and he could not stop so he accidentally hit it?
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@GardenGerty (160952)
• United States
28 Oct 21
It was still dark, around 7 a.m. and the deer came up from down in a ditch and ran into the side of the vehicle as neither the deer nor Earl saw each other in time to stop.
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@GardenGerty (160952)
• United States
30 Oct 21
@Hannihar Yes, very much an accident and not carelessness.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
28 Oct 21
@GardenGerty
It makes sense so it was an accident and I hope Earl is ok and sorry about the deer.
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@GardenGerty (160952)
• United States
30 Oct 21
In some places there are signs about "deer crossing" The thing is, any open pasture or wooded area may have deer. Kansas has a lot of those areas.
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@Vree0937 (3879)
• Indonesia
30 Oct 21
@GardenGerty I see, so driver just need to drive carful. But its quite hard when you drive fast, and suddenly deer also running crossing the street! Oh Deer!
@GardenGerty (160952)
• United States
28 Oct 21
Yes, lucky it was before he picked up anyone.
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@GardenGerty (160952)
• United States
30 Oct 21
@Chakimmm Not terrible damage. Passenger headlight assembly and front bumper are damaged. It will be repaired.
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@Chakimmm (1011)
• Indonesia
28 Oct 21
@GardenGerty Is the damage severe enough?
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@wilsongoddard (7291)
• United States
27 Oct 21
I've been there. Except, in my case, the unfortunate was a doe. 
Although I am a vegetarian, I am hoping that someone claimed the deer for meat.
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@GardenGerty (160952)
• United States
28 Oct 21
I believe there is a standing list of people who will come out and claim a deer killed in traffic. My friend was on such a list in another county. We do know the deer got picked up quickly.
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@LeaPea2417 (37379)
• Toccoa, Georgia
27 Oct 21
Will anybody be able to save some of the deer meat?
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@GardenGerty (160952)
• United States
28 Oct 21
I believe someone picked it up to butcher for meat.
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@GardenGerty (160952)
• United States
28 Oct 21
Earl is okay. Yes, glad there were no passengers.
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@x0MandyLynn0x (1056)
• Canada
27 Oct 21
Glad there was no passengers! That's too bad for the deer though! 
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@GardenGerty (160952)
• United States
28 Oct 21
It is too bad and I always feel sorry, but there are so many of them and they do get out in traffic.
@Danielclark691 (1097)
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27 Oct 21
I hope the bill isn't too DEER and I hope it doesn't cost more than a few BUCKS
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@GardenGerty (160952)
• United States
28 Oct 21
No, the only good part is Earl was not hurt and we could get back on our work.
