Deer Strikes Motorcycle; Rock Port Man Injured

A deer struck a motorcycle Sunday morning, causing a wreck two miles west of Burlington Junction on 136 at around 1:15 am. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 2019 Harley-Davidson driven by James Barnhart (20) of Rock Port was westbound on 136 and slowed down to avoid striking a deer crossing the roadway. A second deer struck the rear of the motorcycle, causing him to lose control. He traveled off the right side of the roadway and came to rest on his side. Barnhart received moderate injuries and was taken to Fairfax Community Hospital. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the wreck.