3500 lbs (The average weight of a car) x 65 MPH yields a lot of kinetic energy, normally = a dead deer. Unfortunately the deer population has gotten to overpopulation for various reasons, and this is the result.

No, being killed by flying hooves from an injured deer is NOT over the top, it happens at least once or twice per year.

IRescue, glad to see you are alright, hopefully you get the car back on the road soon.