Another Deer & A4 incident

[jxs557@psu.edu]

Folks,

In a very similar incident to Don Simcoe's wife's accident, you have me and
my A4 deer killer.

I hit a deer in the left (driver side) headlight/fender/bumper area and I
was going between 70 and 75 mph.  Neither air bag deployed, and I do not
have side-impact airbags.  I was not injured . . . I only really hit about
1/2 of the deer, since he had just jumped over the "jersey barrier" in the
center of the highway.  He did not make it far enough into my lane before I
hit him.  I was in the passing lane when he jumped about 10-15 feet in
front of my A4.  The deer's shoulder area hit my headlight fixture, the
deer spun around and landed in the center of the road, that is what I have
concluded from the accident.

I talked to the adjuster today, the verdict is $4,926.00 (US) for a new
bumper (upper and lower), left fender,  hood, radiator, and some other
internal engine components (one being a bracket).   I have not seen the
estimate yet so I can not post the specifics. 

One thing, the Audi Advantage (Roadside Assistance) was as prompt as any
towing company/AAA, but not much faster.  Considering I had a cellular
phone, it made it much easier.  It took about 1 hour 20 minutes after I hit
the deer before I was in the tow truck driving to my dealership 45 miles away.

Keep your A4 away from them damn deer, that all I have to say.

Cheers,

Jon Spreha
'97 A4 1.8t  (currently in the shop getting repaired)