Driving in Central Oregon offers beautiful scenery, but it also means sharing the road with wildlife. Hitting a deer is a terrifying, all-too-common event. Knowing the proper steps to take immediately afterward can protect your safety and simplify your insurance claim. 🛑 Safety First: Pull Over and Assess Immediately after the collision, try to pull your vehicle safely to the side of the road and turn on your hazard lights. Your safety and the safety of any passengers are the priority. Check for injuries. Do not approach the animal; a wounded deer can be unpredictable and dangerous. Stay in your vehicle and call the police or local law enforcement to…