Boise motorcyclist injured after striking deer

A 34-year-old man suffered non-life-threatening injuries Tuesday morning after he struck a deer that jumped in front of his motorcycle.

The man, who was not publicly identified, was riding north on Cartwright Road a little after 7 when he collided with the deer, said Patrick Orr, spokesman for the Ada County Sheriff’s Office.

The rider was wearing a helmet and other protective gear. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

The deer died in the collision.

No citations were issued.

This story was originally published March 29, 2016 at 2:15 PM with the headline "Boise motorcyclist injured after striking deer."