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Man Injured When Motorcycle Slams Into Deer
Drivers Urged To Be Alert At Start Of Deer Season
POSTED: 5:49 pm EST November 14, 2009
UPDATED: 5:50 pm EST November 14, 2009
PERU, Ind. -- A man was injured Saturday when his motorcycle collided with a deer.Indiana State Police Sgt. Tony Slocum said the crash happened on U.S. 24 near U.S. 31 at about 9 a.m.Richard Spencer, 42, of West Lafayette, was thrown from his motorcycle in the collision. He was flown to a hospital, but the extent of his injuries wasn't immediately released.Officials said the crash serves as a reminder that Saturday was opening day for deer hunting season and that motorists should be alert for deer running onto roadways."Deer usually travel in packs. If a motorist sees one deer cross the roadway, they should expect more deer to follow," Slocum said. "If your vehicle strikes a deer, do not touch it."Police said Spencer was wearing a helmet and protective clothing.
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