OUCH! Glad your friend is ok. Closest call I've had was a fawn running along side of me for maybe 50 ft. before it disappeared into the woods. Surprised I didn't see mama around, was very happy not to have been hit--even by a small deer. See them all over where I live--usually several in my neighbors and my back yards. Lots along side of the road. They're almost tame around here-can usually get within 20-30 ft. before they run off. They love my wife's flower gardens--yum!!