Deer Smashes Through Winston-Salem Laundromat Window After Hitting Pedestrian
A white-tailed buck collided with a woman in a parking lot before hurtling through a front window at Wishy Washy Laundry in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on October 27, according to surveillance footage published by the business and local news reports. Security footage showed the woman had just left the business when the animal ran into her.
Surveillance Footage Captures the Chaos Inside Wishy Washy Laundry
Security cameras at the South Main Street business recorded the buck charging across the street, leaping over a vehicle, and knocking the woman to the ground outside. The animal then plowed straight through the front glass, sending patrons ducking for cover. Several customers climbed onto desks and tables as the panicked deer galloped past laundry carts and hopped onto washing machines and dryers before exiting through the same broken window, according to WBTV and WRAL reports. One man jumped on top of a table after the deer zoomed by him, smashing into multiple laundry carts. The animal then jumped over a couch and trotted around the back of the establishment.
Laundromat Owner Responds to the One-in-the-Million Incident
Wishy Washy Laundry owner Corey Pendergrass said he was not on site when the animal ran amok, but watched the security footage in disbelief. “Like a deer coming through the business, what in the world? Who has to deal with this?” Pendergrass told WRAL, calling the event a “one in a million chance.” Pendergrass confirmed to FOX 8 that an employee immediately called to report the mayhem, and added that it was “just a miracle that no one got hurt” inside the building. The business also posted on social media, stating, For those wondering, this is 100% legit. No AI. A freaking deer crashed through our laundromat today,
along with footage of the event, and Nothing can prepare you for what happened at the Wishy Washy today.
Common Questions About the North Carolina Laundromat Deer Incident
Was anyone injured inside Wishy Washy Laundry?
Laundromat owner Corey Pendergrass confirmed that no customers inside the building were injured during the incident. Staff were unable to check on the woman struck in the parking lot because she drove away shortly after the collision.
When did the deer crash into the Winston-Salem business?
The incident occurred on October 27, according to surveillance footage and reports from local media outlets including WBTV and WRAL.
How did the animal get back outside?
After galloping through the establishment and climbing onto the laundry equipment, the buck exited the building by leaping back through the same front window it had smashed on entry. The deer then ran down the road and out of view of the surveillance cameras.