Comments on: What Are The Odds That You’ll Hit A Deer?

By: Greg Tomicich

Greg Tomicich — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 21:12:26 +0000

Would love for people who have hit a deer more than once to get in touch with me. I am defending a client who is accused of insurance fraud largely because he turned in a second insurance claim for hitting the second deer. Apparently, the insurance company thinks that’s highly unlikely.

By: Teresa B.

Teresa B. — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 04:21:33 +0000

I live in rural Winston County Alabama, and I have hit 3 deer in less than 3 years, all in the same 5 mile stretch of Highway 5! I have even been featured in a story in our local newspaper. I wonder if I have defied some sort of odds, with these being so close together in time AND location? I HATE deer!!!! I wish there were MORE deer hunters, and that they would get off their butts and KILL DEER!!!!!!!!! I can’t afford to keep replacing car hoods!

By: E.M. Duncan

E.M. Duncan — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:59:08 +0000

I thought the Molino Tornado was top news. The photos were good too. I will never forget that day.

By: E.M. Duncan

E.M. Duncan — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:56:18 +0000

I hit two deer one night when I had just turned off Hwy. 196, onto Hwy. 99. I was not up to speed, and was only doing about 40mph. They ran out onto the road, just past the bridge, from my right. One was killed, and the other I did not see. My fog light was smashed, and there was blood and deer hair stuck on the right side of my truck.

In light of the above, my last encounter with a deer in the road, was quite amazing. I had spent Thanksgiving evening with friends and family in Frisco City, Alabama, and was driving home alone. I was on 97A nearing my home about 1:00AM Friday morning, on an isolated and very dark stretch of highway. I was looking to my left and to my right for any sign of a deer or any other creature. Suddenly, out of nowhere, I saw the biggest deer I have ever seen on the road. He was dead center in front of me, and I was going about 50 or 55 mph. I had no time to react, but just screamed, “JESUS!!!” and close my eyes. There was a soft thump and one bump. I opened my eyes. I was still alive, and the truck was still running ok. I did not stop because of the evironment and not having a good light. Where was the second bump? When home, I got a flashlight, and tried to see what damage had been done, but could find none. When daylight came and I awoke, I went out and throughly examined my truck. I could find absolutely no trace of hair, blood, dents or scratches anywhere. I drove back all the way to Arthur Brown road and saw no trace of a deer dead or alive. I knew, and still know, that there is no way this was a natural occurance. And, no…….I do not drink, nor was I high on anything. God has said that it shall come to pass that before you call, I will answer. That was very close to becoming a reality in my life that dark morning.

Now, I pray for others, and myself when driving, “Lord, please do not let me hurt anyone or anything, and please do not let anyone or anything hurt me.” He has answered that prayer every time since, except for the one time I forgot to pray. I asked if He wanted me to pray every time. In my spirit, I heard Him say, “You have not, because you ask not.” It has been many months since, and He has kept me safe, and is answering for every need I have asked Him for. What a boost of faith and learning has developed since that amazing night.

By: HARVEY

HARVEY — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:36:55 +0000

I hunt Darrell Kite’s food plot all the time when he’s working, I never saw anything like that show up!!! LOL!!!

By: Jimmie

Jimmie — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:36:30 +0000

Darrel Kite said thanks for killing the buck that was headed to his food plot.

By: Gloria

Gloria — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:05:29 +0000

Looks familar! Two weeks ago deer #8 hit me! My 3rd for my 2006 Highlander. There is nothing orginal on my right side.Most of my friends laugh at me and think it’s my driving…I live in Walnut Hill and drive 30 miles to work early in the morning so I am always watching. But there is not a choice when they are running or decide to jump. I’ve considered myself very lucky that I have never been hurt. Thanks William for doing a story on this.

By: Redhead

Redhead — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 02:20:56 +0000

I was a personal witness to this particular deer accident. As a matter of fact I was in my room that night listenting to television when I here the loud kabam. I took off from my house and ran down the street. There we were no flashlights at all when debris on the road. I would like to thank all the concerned citizens who drove by us as we stood there waiting Mr. Kleinatlands friends to appear on the scene. What a joke no one stopped at all. I went across to the neighbor who brought out a flashlight where we could then see. Oh and by the way people just kept running over the truck debris in the road. Some people.

By: Danny

Danny — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:51:27 +0000

My wife can relate as well. On December 15th she hit a deer on Highway 95A North just north of Quintette Road. The damage to her SUV looks very similar to the pictures of the Kleinatland’s Expedition.

By: Delane Garrett

Delane Garrett — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 13:17:21 +0000

Anyone who drives Hwy. 97 at night, knows how likely you are to hit a deer. With all the people driving to WindCreek now, I’m sure NorthEscambia will be busier than ever reporting on this. There are certain places along 97,if you just look out in the edges of the fields, the deer are there. It would be a good idea to have “deer crossing” signs all along this stretch of road. We are all aware of the number of fatal wrecks that happen on this road. However, the last few times we have gone this way to P’cola the Highway Patrol has been out and about, some in unusual vehicles.