9/27/21 - Motorcycle / Deer Crashes On The Increase

Motorcyclists are urged to be extra cautious this time of year and beware of deer moving, especially as it gets dark.

A motorcyclist died and another person was hospitalized following a crash involving a deer.   The accident took place early Sunday morning along US-131 in Martin Township in Allegan County.  The 43-year-old man from Kalamazoo died at the scene while his passenger was injured..

Another motorcycle / deer crash took place Sunday morning when a man from Rockford was on 12 Mile Roald in Mecosta County.  A deer ran into his path.  The 26-year-old is recovering from his injuries.

The DNR urges drivers to be extra careful at the fall season had deer on the move and there is an increase in the number of deer / vehicle crashes.

Motorists driving through the county have a heightened chance of encountering a deer on the roadways.

Especially because from October to late December, deer mating season occurs which results in an increase in deer movement. 

officials advise drivers to slow down as much as possible if an encounter with a deer occurs to minimize damage – resist the urge to swerve to avoid the deer.  Swerving may cause further damage, sending drivers off the road or causing a collision with another vehicle or into a tree.