Bonne Terre Man Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Crash Involving Deer on Highway 47

ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, Mo. — A 59-year-old Bonne Terre man suffered serious injuries Saturday morning, November 7, 2026, after his motorcycle struck a deer along Missouri Highway 47 in St. Francois County.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at approximately 10:39 a.m. on Highway 47 near Yonder Lane.

Deer Enters Roadway, Causing Motorcycle Crash

The Highway Patrol reports that the man was traveling southbound on a 2025 Harley-Davidson Road Glide when a deer entered the roadway.

The motorcycle struck the deer, which then jumped onto the motorcycle.

Following the collision, the motorcycle began skidding and traveled off the roadway. According to the crash report, both the rider and the deer were thrown from the motorcycle after it left the roadway.

The motorcycle eventually came to rest off the south side of Highway 47.

Rider Transported to St. Louis Hospital

The 59-year-old rider, whose name was not included in the available crash report, sustained serious injuries.

He was transported by the St. Francois County Ambulance District to Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis for medical treatment.

The Highway Patrol indicated that the rider was wearing a safety device at the time of the crash.

The Harley-Davidson sustained extensive damage and was listed as totaled in the report. The motorcycle was removed from the scene by Buckley Towing.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Investigating

The accident was investigated by Corporal R. Steele of Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C.

No additional vehicles were listed as involved in the crash.

The rider’s current medical condition has not been released in the available report.