Donkeys don't quite get it...

From the BBC:

Several donkeys lying on a road in a Buckinghamshire village have been hit by a car. It took place on Whaddon Road in Mursley near Milton Keynes early on Tuesday morning. The road was closed in both directions, and the car has been recovered and removed. Buckinghamshire Police and the RSPCA are at the scene. It is not known why the donkeys were lying on the road or how severe their injuries are.

No, you stupid donkeys! To maximise damage and/or human casualties, you need to lie down on a railway line! Best leave this to the bovines, eh?

Thanks to Captain FF for the tip-off.