On a trip to Columbus , Oh. for my youngest sister's high school graduation we saw a semi clip a nice buck , killing it instantly . As we passed the spot a pick up that was a few hundred yards behind us suddenly swerved to the side of the road , two guys got out and hoisted the deer into the bed and then took off . Yes , if the carcass is freshly killed and not too torn up the meat is perfectly safe to eat . In most states you're supposed to report it to the local sheriff's office so that the carcass can be recorded and a tempory transportation tag can be issued .