Perryville man hurt when motorcycle strikes deer

JEFFERSON CITY — A 49-year-old Perryville motorcyclist suffered moderate injuries Monday evening when the motorcycle he was riding south on Highway 51 in Perry County struck a deer.

 

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports John T. Meyer was taken to Perry County Memorial Hospital by a Perry County ambulance.

 

The crash happened about 6:43 p.m. south of Lonesome Road.

 

The 1998 Harley Davidson FXSWG received minor damage and was towed from the scene by a private party.