Wow Motorcyclist splits deer in half

[greatwhite]

Wasn't sure where to post this so...

http://news.nationalpost.com/news/ca...minor-injuries

Ottawa motorcyclist splits deer in half while driving down highway, leaves with only minor injuries

A motorcyclist struck a deer Thursday morning on Highway 417 in Ottawa, cutting the animal in half but leaving the driver with minor injuries.
According to police, the collision occurred around 5:43 a.m.

The deer didn’t suffer much. He was split in half so he died instantly, I’m assuming

“I saw a bunch of cars hitting the brakes in front of me and then kind of a cloud of what appeared to be red in front of me,” said Ian Courville, a paramedic who witnessed the accident, told the CBC.
“…The deer didn’t suffer much,” he said. “He was split in half so he died instantly, I’m assuming.”
Lane reductions were temporarily put in place on the highway near the Boundary Road exit. All lanes have since been re-opened.
The rider, 43, was taken to hospital for treatment. Police did not provide a description for damages to the motorcycle.

I saw a bunch of cars hitting the brakes in front of me and then kind of a cloud of what appeared to be red in front of me

According to the Ministry of Transportation Ontario, crashes involving animals such as moose and deer are a growing problem.
Collisions have increased from 8,964 in 1999 to 12,791 collisions in 2008. This represents an increase of 43 per cent over a 10-year period.
Many of these collisions go unreported.
Police warned drivers who see an animal on or near the road to slow down and pass carefully as they may suddenly bolt into the path of oncoming traffic. Many areas of the province have animal crossing signs which warn drivers of the danger of large animals and asked drivers to be extra cautious in areas where these signs are on display, especially during dusk-to-dawn hours when wild animals are most active.

[MikePal]

He'll of an eye opener on your way to work....can you imagine, no time to even take evasive maneuvers.

Hope the rider is OK....have to watch the news tonight for an update...

[Vulpes_vulpes]

I came here thinking that there would be a live leak video. Pleasently surprised at the lack of gore.

[greatwhite]

Doesn't say the fellas name, but I contacted the people I know and it wasn't them.

[werner.reiche]

I was by there this a.m. just after they cleaned it up. There was about a 30 minute traffic backup. Tons of blood on the road for about 40 feet.

Interesting statistic in the article: "Collisions have increased from 8,964 in 1999 to 12,791 collisions in 2008. This represents an increase of 43 per cent over a 10-year period."

Well, its not 2008 anymore and in the 7 years since then, I think you'll find that there are less collisions than in 1999.

[fishy steve]

guy got lucky... my buddies dad hit a moose on his motorcyle a few years ago... paralyzed from the waiste down

[MikePal]

Well, its not 2008 anymore and in the 7 years since then, I think you'll find that there are less collisions than in 1999.

Your right there has been a steady decline since 2006...at least in Ottawa

Once known as the deer-vehicle collision capital of Ontario, Ottawa’s Speeding Costs You Deerly campaign has been a resounding success. Since 2006, deer-vehicle collisions have decreased by an amazing 38 per cent, resulting in an estimated social cost savings of $1.1 million.

[MikePal]

The CBC news says he is only has minor leg injuries after being thrown 45 metres down the right shoulder.....must have been wearing his leathers !!

[Angus]

I wish people were made more aware of the forces involved in collisions and that none of the daily vehicle carnage that goes on was glossed over.
Maybe a few of them would slow down, buckle up and get their faces out of their cell phones.

Glad this fellow survived.

[Vulpes_vulpes]

The CBC news says he is only has minor leg injuries after being thrown 45 metres down the right shoulder.....must have been wearing his leathers !!

I have never seen a deer in leather