Byron Motorcyclist Hurt in Deer Crash Near Rochester

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - Another motorcyclist has been injured in a collision with a deer in southeastern Minnesota.

Another Motorcycle Hits Deer in Southeast Minnesota

The latest incident was reported by the Minnesota State Patrol shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday. The crash report indicates the injured motorcyclist was traveling west on Highway 14 near the intersection with 40th Avenue Southeast on the east edge of Rochester.

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Byron Man Injured

The motorcyclist was identified as 54-year-old John Pereda of Byron. He was transported by Mayo Clinic Ambulance to St. Marys Hospital with what were described as non-life-threatening injuries.

The State Patrol report indicates he was wearing a helmet and alcohol was not involved in the incident.

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Another Deer Collision Reported Friday Evening

The other motorcycle-versus-deer crash was reported Friday evening in Mower County. The State Patrol says 48-year-old Christopher Weaver of Owatonna also suffered non-life-threatening injuries when his motorcycle collided with a deer on Highway 218 near Blooming Prairie.

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