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Steve Dallas · 02-16-2010, 01:12 AM

Was heading home from my mom's after going up to show her the new car and visit for a while. She liked the car...she's 76 now, but appreciates a nice ride. She lives up in Anacortes, Washington.

Anyways, I was headed south on Route 20 on Whidbey Island as I figured I'd enjoy the drive back on something other than the Interstate. It was about 8pm, and dark. Not a lot of traffic, but I had just passed 3 cars so I didn't have my brights on yet.

As soon as the traffic passed I saw a deer in the right 1/4 of the lane, just standing there. No oncoming traffic, and had only an instant to slalom around the deer. Car handled nice, even though the road was wet from some rain. I probably missed the deer by 6-8 inches. The deer was facing towards the side of the road and never moved.

Definately got the adrenaline going. I'm not sure I could have avoided the deer in another car like my Impala which is nowhere near as sure-footed a car.

drogoneye · 02-16-2010, 01:17 AM

Wow....you are very lucky! Yeah sadly deer causes a ton of deaths every year. Glad to hear you avoided the deer and I hope no one else hit it. (plus...could you imagine a Camaro in a wreck...a terrible thought indeed)

PQ · 02-16-2010, 01:19 AM

Sweet. I too have had a close one. Guy in a line of traffic pulled out in front of my as I was in the left lane that had noone in it. I had to get on the brakes and actually ended up halfway on the median there in town. I was able to straihgten it back up good so I know after putting my new suspension parts it, Ill be even better next time. This aint' your average car. lol

n!ght r!der · 02-16-2010, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Dallas

Definately got the adrenaline going. I'm not sure I could have avoided the deer in another car like my Impala which is nowhere near as sure-footed a car.

If you hit a deer in an impala, that would just be ironic..
but its good to know you missed him in the camaro

firengnred · 02-16-2010, 01:50 AM

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If you hit a deer in an impala, that would just be ironic..

flyby · 02-16-2010, 05:17 AM

Where I live in NJ that happens to me alot.

El-Diablo · 02-16-2010, 05:24 AM

I'm in PA, second highest state for deer related accidents. I've hit 4 so far in my 95 Accord, missed countless more, all at night. I wish more people would hunt them. I'm glad you missed it, they can do so much damage.

BUMBLE B · 02-16-2010, 05:46 AM

In Florida, deer here are the size of dogs. Might ding a rim. Not so when I lived in Pennsylvania. In 1975 a deer killed my Beetle. Squashed like a bug! (That's all, Volks)

Da Hose · 02-16-2010, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BUMBLE B

In Florida, deer here are the size of dogs. Might ding a rim. Not so when I lived in Pennsylvania. In 1975 a deer killed my Beetle. Squashed like a bug! (That's all, Volks)

TooCool5 · 02-16-2010, 08:32 AM

Always pays to have a nice handling car for defensive driving.

TommyTSquared · 02-16-2010, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BUMBLE B

In Florida, deer here are the size of dogs. Might ding a rim. Not so when I lived in Pennsylvania. In 1975 a deer killed my Beetle. Squashed like a bug! (That's all, Volks)

StrangeMan · 02-16-2010, 09:09 AM

will you be mounting these soon? http://www.xp3hornet.com/

TahoeCamaro · 02-16-2010, 10:58 AM

I live near a very country road with deer all around. Never seen them in the Camaro, but I hit one right as it was crossing the street in my Tahoe. No damage at all except for a cracked grill

Glad you and your Camaro are safe.

kjd15 · 02-16-2010, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by StrangeMan

will you be mounting these soon? http://www.xp3hornet.com/

Do those really work? I have heard people say the deer hears the noise and runs but not necessarily away from it.

02-16-2010, 01:12 AM	#1
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	Close call Was heading home from my mom's after going up to show her the new car and visit for a while. She liked the car...she's 76 now, but appreciates a nice ride. She lives up in Anacortes, Washington. Anyways, I was headed south on Route 20 on Whidbey Island as I figured I'd enjoy the drive back on something other than the Interstate. It was about 8pm, and dark. Not a lot of traffic, but I had just passed 3 cars so I didn't have my brights on yet. As soon as the traffic passed I saw a deer in the right 1/4 of the lane, just standing there. No oncoming traffic, and had only an instant to slalom around the deer. Car handled nice, even though the road was wet from some rain. I probably missed the deer by 6-8 inches. The deer was facing towards the side of the road and never moved. Definately got the adrenaline going. I'm not sure I could have avoided the deer in another car like my Impala which is nowhere near as sure-footed a car. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime. Last edited by Steve Dallas; 02-16-2010 at 01:25 AM.

02-16-2010, 01:19 AM	#3
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Sweet. I too have had a close one. Guy in a line of traffic pulled out in front of my as I was in the left lane that had noone in it. I had to get on the brakes and actually ended up halfway on the median there in town. I was able to straihgten it back up good so I know after putting my new suspension parts it, Ill be even better next time. This aint' your average car. lol __________________

02-16-2010, 08:32 AM	#10
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	Always pays to have a nice handling car for defensive driving. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

02-16-2010, 10:58 AM	#13
TahoeCamaro Drives: '10 Camaro SS/RS VR, '11 Tahoe LTZ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Gulf Shores, AL Posts: 685	I live near a very country road with deer all around. Never seen them in the Camaro, but I hit one right as it was crossing the street in my Tahoe. No damage at all except for a cracked grill Glad you and your Camaro are safe. __________________

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02-16-2010, 01:17 AM	#2
drogoneye Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Black Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 25 View My Garage	Wow....you are very lucky! Yeah sadly deer causes a ton of deaths every year. Glad to hear you avoided the deer and I hope no one else hit it. (plus...could you imagine a Camaro in a wreck...a terrible thought indeed)

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flyby Drives: 2010 Silver SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Glen Gardner, NJ Posts: 1,336 View My Garage	Where I live in NJ that happens to me alot.

02-16-2010, 05:24 AM	#7
El-Diablo Drives: CTS-V Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tri-State Posts: 84	I'm in PA, second highest state for deer related accidents. I've hit 4 so far in my 95 Accord, missed countless more, all at night. I wish more people would hunt them. I'm glad you missed it, they can do so much damage.

02-16-2010, 05:46 AM	#8
BUMBLE B Drives: 99 Z28 CONV and 2010 SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ORLANDO Posts: 54	In Florida, deer here are the size of dogs. Might ding a rim. Not so when I lived in Pennsylvania. In 1975 a deer killed my Beetle. Squashed like a bug! (That's all, Volks)

02-16-2010, 09:09 AM	#12
StrangeMan Drives: 2SS SIM/Blk Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Frankfort KY Posts: 292	will you be mounting these soon? http://www.xp3hornet.com/