Oh Em, it does make one feel sick at heart, doesn't it? Cheer up. These things happen.x

I'm sorry to tell you that we've found running over wildlife is a big part of living in the country. Perhaps there's a book idea there - how to cook roadkill? Pheasants are stupider (and tastier).

"You've been feeling tired, haven't you? If you're ready, we might go along now.
You needn't worry about them. They'll be all right, and thousands like them. If you come along now, I'll show you what I mean."

Maybe I've lived too long in Africa, where fatal road accidents are all too common. It could have been someone on a bike ...

it will feed a nestful of baby crows who might otherwise starve as they shouldn't be born at this time of year. i know crows aren't to everyone's taste, but I adore them.