Watch out for deer
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Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Delray Beach, Florida
Watch out for deer
I lost a friend last Saturday when a deer jumped out and knocked him off his bike while he was on his way to Leesburg in Florida. He died at the scene. You have to be super careful in rural areas of the country.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: 3rd Rock
Sorry for your loss.
I've had 2 episodes with deer. Ain't nothin' to mess around with if you can avoid 'em.
Both times were in the early morning, 4:30 5 ish. on rural highway with-in 10 miles of my house. 4 broken ribs, separated sternam, torn rotator cuff, spiral fractured tipiea and $ 3,800 in damages. And that was at low speed! 35-40 tops.
Hate to hear of it. Hope he was enjoying the ride....
Best wishes....Tim(HT)
I've had 2 episodes with deer. Ain't nothin' to mess around with if you can avoid 'em.
Both times were in the early morning, 4:30 5 ish. on rural highway with-in 10 miles of my house. 4 broken ribs, separated sternam, torn rotator cuff, spiral fractured tipiea and $ 3,800 in damages. And that was at low speed! 35-40 tops.
Hate to hear of it. Hope he was enjoying the ride....
Best wishes....Tim(HT)
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 215
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From: Northwest PA
Very sorry to hear about your friend.
I've hit deer three times over the years in the car, all in the middle of the day when they came out at a full run. I always have them in the back of my mind when riding.
I've hit deer three times over the years in the car, all in the middle of the day when they came out at a full run. I always have them in the back of my mind when riding.
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Tourer
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 329
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From: Branchville, nj
I hit one in 1981 on my bike, I try not to ride at night and im always on the look out for them. Sorry for your loss.
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