West Plains, MO. – An Ozark County man is recovering after hitting a deer with his motorcycle on Thursday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at 5:40 a.m. on Highway 5, seven miles southwest of Gainesville.
A southbound Yamaha 1100 Virago driven by Flloyd Collins, age 59 of Gainesville, struck a deer in the roadway. The bike was damaged in the crash and the driver suffered moderate injuries.
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Collins was transported by Ozark County Ambulance to Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, AR for treatment. He had been wearing a safety device.
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