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Dispatcher12 t1_isxhucs wrote

I already bought a new grill for my Subaru this year. Though I've lived in Tioga County for 16 years and it was just the second one I hit so I am grateful. The first one slid across my hood, cracked my windshield, rolled off and ran away.

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Prometheus_303 t1_isynsv1 wrote

The deer was smart. If your going to be hit by a car, your best move is to jump and roll into the windshield. Your more likely to survive with less serious injuries than if the car hits you standing.

Other related trivia...
You have an 80% chance of surviving being hit by a car traveling 35mph or lower. But if it's traveling 45 or higher when it hits you, your only 20% likely to survive. (*That's for humans, not sure about deer)

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SickeningPink t1_iszmbml wrote

I’m one of those 20%. Happened when I was 13. I had no idea the odds of surviving that were so low. That freaks me out a little

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BusterScrugs t1_it0n6cn wrote

Kids bounce off of things a lot better than adults though.

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Dispatcher12 t1_iszqtdx wrote

Deer #2 had to be dispatched by the local police on the sidewalk in front of Advanced Auto Parts. I hit it pretty square.

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