My subdivision is on the edge of the city limits. We're bordered by horse and cattle farms and lots of trees and pasture. With that, there are lots of Squirrel, Rabbit, O'possum, Raccoon, Deer, Turkey and likely tons of field mice and snakes. That supports lots of Red Tail Hawks and with ample food, they grow to good size.
I've never seen one big enough to carry a full grown Rabbit, though. Usually they will strike and hold onto the prey to kill it on the spot. Sometimes, as many as 4 or 5 can be spotted floating on the updrafts. Through the years I've seen a number being killed by a vehicle strike. They become so focused on their prey that they will come in across a highway or Interstate, headed for something on the shoulder or in the median that they are oblivious to the oncoming traffic. When they alight in my back yard trees, we're cautious about letting the Miniature Dachshunds out.
In my late teens, I was struck in my left shoulder by a large Hoot Owl as I was driving home from a date one night with my window down. It ricocheted into the inside of my rear glass and it later died. Good bruise on my shoulder. I figure it was diving in on something, being out on a dirt road in farm country.