HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Police say a motorcyclist was hospitalized after crashing into a deer Friday evening.
41-year-old Toby Engle of 3402 East 56th was taken by Midwest Lifeteam to a Wichita hospital in critical condition with major road rash, broken bones and head injuries. He was not wearing a helmet according to police.
The deer was apparently crossing the four-lane highway while Engle was driving north-bound at highway speeds when he hit the deer dead on. The deer was killed in the accident.
The crash occurring around 7:20 p.m. at K-61 and 30th, on the cities northeast side.