Ididn’t mean for it to happen. I was and still am a bit sick about it. It was a perfect fall driving day, sunny and clear out in the county when it happened. Despite my obeying the speed limit and trying to be alert to the wildlife I may encounter, there was no avoiding the collision with the raccoon.

It came out of nowhere from the side of the road. The poor thing attempted to beat my wheels to no avail.

The quick thud sent shivers up my spine as I realized the animal’s fate was sealed. Despite my best efforts, there was nothing I could do.

I was always taught to never swerve out of the way of a deer or other animal I may encounter in front of my car. Doing so may cause a worse accident, including a head-on collision with another vehicle.

And so I lamented the raccoon’s passing and we

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