A Climax Springs man sustained serious injuries after his motorcycle collided with a deer on Missouri 5 on Monday morning.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the 51-year-old was riding a 2006 Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide near Rock Grove Court at approximately 6:48 a.m. when the incident occurred. The motorcycle struck a deer that had entered the roadway.
Emergency responders transported the man by air to University Hospital for treatment of his injuries. No further details regarding the extent of his injuries were available. The highway remained open during the emergency response, and no additional vehicles were involved in the incident. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.