Hit a Deer Near Mentor? Here's What to Do
Deer strikes are common across Lake and Geauga counties, especially at dawn and dusk. Here's exactly what to do next — and how D&S Automotive gets your vehicle repaired, with 24-hour towing.
If you hit a deer near Mentor: pull to a safe spot and turn on your hazards, call the police to file a report, photograph the damage, and notify your insurer. A deer strike is almost always covered under comprehensive insurance, not collision. D&S Automotive repairs the damage and offers 24-hour towing. Call (440) 946-2178.
What to Do Right After Hitting a Deer
During business hours, call (440) 946-2178 and we'll arrange a tow to our Mentor Collision Center. After hours, call 440-255-6460 and tell the driver to bring it to D&S Automotive.
Does Insurance Cover Hitting a Deer?
Yes — in almost all cases, hitting a deer is covered under the comprehensive portion of your auto policy, not collision.
Comprehensive coverage handles animal strikes and other non-collision events; you pay your comprehensive deductible and the claim covers the repair. Coverage and deductibles vary, so confirm the details with your own policy and insurer.
Are You At Fault for Hitting a Deer?
Generally, no. Because a deer strike is filed under comprehensive rather than collision, it's usually considered not-at-fault. One exception: if you swerve to avoid the deer and hit another car, a tree, or a guardrail, that may be treated as an at-fault collision claim instead.
Will It Raise My Insurance?
Because it's a not-at-fault comprehensive claim, a deer strike typically affects your rates less than an at-fault collision — though this varies by insurer and policy.
Who to Call After Hitting a Deer Near Mentor
Call the police first for a report, then your insurer to open the comprehensive claim — and D&S Automotive for towing and the repair. We coordinate the claim with your insurer from there.
More Than a Repair — We Handle the Whole Process
From the moment you call, we coordinate towing, your rental, and the insurance claim.
24-Hour Towing
Need a tow after an accident? Call us and we'll get your vehicle to our Mentor Collision Center. After hours, call 440-255-6460.
Pick-Up & Delivery
Short on time? We'll pick up your vehicle and deliver it back once repairs are done, within 15 miles of our Collision Center.
Rental Service
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Areas We Serve Around Mentor
D&S Automotive serves drivers across Lake and Geauga counties. Tap your town for directions to our Mentor Collision Center.
Contact, Directions & Hours — Mentor
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed* |
| Sunday | Closed* |
* Special appointments available upon request.
Hit a Deer? We'll Handle the Rest.
From 24-hour towing to the comprehensive claim and the repair itself — call our Mentor team and we'll take it from here.