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Jun 21, 2015 | 01:00 PM

Stinger1

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Beautiful day for a ride until a deer jumped in front of the car. A fraction of a fraction of a second to hit the brakes made for a big impact. Let's just say I hope I never see an airbag like that again but at the same time I am so thankful for airbags. I had minor cuts to face and arm but was not seriously injured in anyway. No injuries except to the deer which I never did see after the accident. Happy Fathers Day

Edit: total parts = $12000. Total parts,labor, and tax =$16400

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Jun 21, 2015 | 01:20 PM

CDH76

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Sorry to see that happened. Good thing you're safe!

Jun 21, 2015 | 01:20 PM

Black 03 Z06

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Man that just sucks. Thankfully you are alright.

Hopefully the car can be repaired to your satisfaction. Stuff happens but it is still hard to accept.

Jun 21, 2015 | 01:21 PM

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That must have been a shock. Thank God you're OK. The car can always be fixed. I always worry about a deer jumping out myself.

Jun 21, 2015 | 01:31 PM

orwollma

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Glad you're OK!

Jun 21, 2015 | 01:42 PM

probono

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Sure glad you're OK...

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Jun 21, 2015 | 02:00 PM

TNSQUIRE

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There have been quite a few instances of C7 vs deer. So far no serious injuries. Glad you are OK.

Jun 21, 2015 | 02:04 PM

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Wow, hate to see pics like that. At least you are OK. Good luck with the repairs.

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Jun 21, 2015 | 02:38 PM

JDM111er

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You're ok, the car isn't too badly damaged and it will be fixed.

Jun 21, 2015 | 03:47 PM

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GS1960

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Glad to see you are ok. Sorry to see the damage to the Vette. I hope you are able to get the car repaired to your satisfaction.

Jun 21, 2015 | 03:51 PM

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Jun 21, 2015 | 03:55 PM

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slesher

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Could have been a lot worse. Glad it wasn't serious. Car will be good as new in no time

Jun 21, 2015 | 04:02 PM

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Sad to see those pictures but glad that apparently there was no damage to you or passenger. Sure spoils you day when you were enjoying your fantastic car.

Jun 21, 2015 | 04:03 PM

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rrod436

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The car can be replaced...you can't. Glad you're okay!

Jun 21, 2015 | 04:05 PM

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Jakeman11

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Wow, u r very lucky it didn't come through the windshield. Glad u r OK.

Jun 21, 2015 | 04:05 PM

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witch hunt

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man, that's tough...

glad you're OK. I'm a little paranoid about this also-- in South Carolina(and NC also I believe), according to highway dept stats, deer vs vehicle are responsible for more accidents and insurance dollars paid out than wrecks involving DUI drivers. This is even more eye-opening when you consider many accidents involving drunk drivers involve two or more vehicles, while wildlife collisions usually wreck only one.