Truck Crushed by Deer

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Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on October 29, 2012 at 4:32am

The repairs will be relatively minor:

Pull out some sections around the front

Install new radiator

Replace the bumper and sundry parts.

Finding the time is the challenge. Thanks for your supporting words and thoughts.

Comment by Rick King on October 27, 2012 at 5:35am

Thats a tough way to get venison dinner.....

Comment by Bruce Tomaselli on October 27, 2012 at 5:26am

Glad you're okay. Those photos make my stomach ache as I have collided with 2 deer. They sure mess up a vehicle. Hang in there,

Bruce

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on October 26, 2012 at 11:06pm

Between us, I was really shaken up. I used to say, "Aw dang - it's only a deer. So what."

But I wasn't so cavalier about it, after the fact. I was most surprised at the speed and violence of it. One second I'm driving along and within a split second - literally - I was smashing into a big-assed doe. Before I got out the last two letters of a four letter curse word, it was over. Deer gone, pieces of my grill trailing off behind.

I can see now where people can react badly and end up hurt - or worse - in deer strike accidents. I am considering a front grill in the future, one made of welded 1/4" steel.

Comment by dick tabbert on October 26, 2012 at 10:48pm

Gee David you didn't hurt the deer did ya. All kidding aside glad to see your OK them deer can do a lot of damage as I don't have to tell you.