IL: Deer Hunting Accident

November 22, 2009

Deer Hunting Accident; Numerous Vehicle-Deer Accidents Reported

The first deer hunting injury has been reported in the area. Jefferson Rural Firemen say 31-year-old Jonathan Burkholder of Ewing received apparent minor injuries when falling 20 feet from a tree stand Saturday morning. The accident occurred at 13-84 Log Cabin Road east of Ina. Burkholder was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon for treatment of injuries.

Area police departments are reporting numerous vehicle-deer accidents. Jefferson Rural Firemen say a motorcycle collided with a deer on Route 37 at the Old Salem Road north of Mt. Vernon early Saturday night. The driver was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon for treatment. State Police say reports are not yet available on the wreck.

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