PEORIA, Ill. – A 25-year old Peoria County man suffered life-threatening injuries Thursday night when police say his motorcycle hit a deer in the southwestern part of the county.
A motorist nearby reported the accident about 8:50 p.m. on Cowser Road, about a quarter-mile west of Harkers Corner.
Peoria County Sheriff’s Police told 25 News that the motorcyclist was approaching the top of a hill on the tree-lined road when he struck and killed the deer.
A Life Flight helicopter flew the man to a local hospital where police said he’s being treated for life-threatening injuries.
Police are not releasing the man’s name.
The sheriff’s office is continuing the investigation.
Police reopened the road just before midnight.
