Cass County, MI: Motorcyclist Injured After Hitting Deer

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La Grange Township, MI – A Cassopolis man was injured after crashing his motorcycle into a deer late Tuesday night.

According to Cass County Sheriff Richard J. Behnke, the incident occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. near Fox St. and N O’Keefe Rd. Brian Herthoge, 52, was traveling southbound on O’Keefe St. when a deer entered the roadway. Herthoge struck the deer, causing him to lose control of his motorcycle. The motorcycle skidded approximately 500 yards before coming to rest in the northbound lane.

Herthoge was transported to South Bend Memorial Hospital with minor injuries. He was not wearing a helmet, but alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash.

The SMACAS Ambulance and Cass Fire Department assisted at the scene.

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