Cruisin' at 60 and a deer jumped over my Z

SouthArk370Z · 05-25-2013, 03:20 PM

Went for a short drive this afternoon. I was driving along a 3-lane highway (2 on my side) with the cruise set at 62-63 when a deer darts out of the woods and jumps over my car while I swerve to get out of the way. The deer launched real close to the front right wheel and I saw deer belly and feet in the rearview mirror. Missed landing on the rear of the car by what looked like a foot or two (probably closer to 5-10 feet). If the car were 2" taller, we'd both be dead.

I need to build my Karma balance back up - I used a lot of it on that one. Anybody need a favor.

DEpointfive0 · 05-25-2013, 03:22 PM

JEEZUS! Can I have $500? Lol

Thank GOD you're ok

Chuck33079 · 05-25-2013, 03:23 PM

Wow. That's luck right there. Did your pants survive? I might have ruined mine in that situation.

blackcherry20 · 05-25-2013, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

JEEZUS! Can I have $500? Lol

Thank GOD you're ok

wow!!!

for everything turning out so well

SouthArk370Z · 05-25-2013, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Wow. That's luck right there. Did your pants survive? I might have ruined mine in that situation.

LOL It was pretty intense for a second or two. Brush and small trees had grown up close to the road (pretty much the norm for around here) and I didn't have a lot of advance warning. The car did very well. I just gave the wheel a little twitch back-and-forth and the car moved over just enough for the deer to plant her feet and launch.

Chuck33079 · 05-25-2013, 03:43 PM

Go buy a lottery ticket right now and see if that luck holds out.

DEpointfive0 · 05-25-2013, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Go buy a lottery ticket right now and see if that luck holds out.

And keep the karma up by saying you'll double my $500 if you win! Lol

Jasonle · 05-25-2013, 03:50 PM

Very lucky it didn't go through your windshield!

SouthArk370Z · 05-25-2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Go buy a lottery ticket right now and see if that luck holds out.

Excellent idea.

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

And keep the karma up by saying you'll double my $500 if you win! Lol

Do you accept postage stamps? heehee

DEpointfive0 · 05-25-2013, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Excellent idea.

Do you accept postage stamps? heehee

Yes, at a 20% increase in value

Chuck33079 · 05-25-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Yes, at a 20% increase in value

What if they're forever stamps?

Z-Girl 12 · 05-25-2013, 04:05 PM

I could use a couple 100bucks...

SouthArk370Z · 05-25-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonle

Very lucky it didn't go through your windshield!

Yes. Very lucky indeed. I live in prime deer hunting territory and we have a large, well-fed population roaming around. Not uncommon to read about someone hitting a deer straight on and it coming through the windshield.

Jasonle · 05-25-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Yes. Very lucky indeed. I live in prime deer hunting territory and we have a large, well-fed population roaming around. Not uncommon to read about someone hitting a deer straight on and it coming through the windshield.

I used to live in a wooded area and was scare one day one of these fuckers will jump out.

DEpointfive0 · 05-25-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

What if they're forever stamps?

20% increase! Lol

05-25-2013, 03:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Cruisin' at 60 and a deer jumped over my Z Went for a short drive this afternoon. I was driving along a 3-lane highway (2 on my side) with the cruise set at 62-63 when a deer darts out of the woods and jumps over my car while I swerve to get out of the way. The deer launched real close to the front right wheel and I saw deer belly and feet in the rearview mirror. Missed landing on the rear of the car by what looked like a foot or two (probably closer to 5-10 feet). If the car were 2" taller, we'd both be dead. I need to build my Karma balance back up - I used a lot of it on that one. Anybody need a favor. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

05-25-2013, 03:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	JEEZUS! Can I have $500? Lol Thank GOD you're ok SouthArk370Z and blackcherry20 like this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

05-25-2013, 03:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Wow. That's luck right there. Did your pants survive? I might have ruined mine in that situation. DEpointfive0 and blackcherry20 like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-25-2013, 03:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Go buy a lottery ticket right now and see if that luck holds out. SouthArk370Z, DEpointfive0 and blackcherry20 like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-25-2013, 03:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 26	Very lucky it didn't go through your windshield! jae35 likes this. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

05-25-2013, 04:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
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