I had a similar encounter a few years ago prior to the big incident. I made a right turn onto RR473 and the next thing I know is I have a deer running alongside of me on my left obviously wanting to get to the other side of the road. Thinking that If I hit the brakes, it would run right into my path, I hit the gas. I felt a slight tap on the bike but not enough to even make the Voyager twitch course. As I looked in my right side mirror, I saw the deer stumble into the ditch. Checked the bike over later and there wasn't any sign of an encounter.

Maybe it's the dry weather but I've been suprised by how many deer I've seen lately at times of the day that they are usually less active.

Bruce, glad your encounter wasn't serious.

Glad you're OK, Bruce.