Oldfield, MO. – An Ava man has suffered fatal injuries as a result of a crash involving a deer on Saturday, July 9th.
Tommy Hampton, 51 of Ava, was traveling on Highway UU, 8 miles East of Oldfield, MO, when he crashed. He was driving a 2007 Honda Shadow motorcycle, Northbound.
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The crash occurred before 9PM, with Mr. Hampton striking a deer in the roadway. Hamptons vehicle appeared to have overturned with the collision.
Hampton was pronounced deceased at the scene by Christian County Coroner Mandi Armitage. Hampton was not wearing a safety device.
This accident was investigated by Trooper I.A. Warren of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop D.
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