Went through a similar situation with my car years ago but my car was a wreck. Even if I decided to repair my car was deemed to be a write off, I wouldn't feel safe driving it. I hit a coyote years ago as well and the repair cost to the front end was almost $5,000.00. Thankfully there was no suspension damage or steering damage but if there had been , I would have been worried. A 2009 vehicle may have gone on the road in 2008 so this car in the article could be 8  years old and probably over 150,000 kms. Take the insurance money and get a newer safer vehicle.