Barnard Man Injured in Deer-Involved Crash in Nodaway County
May 18, 2023 10:31AM CDT
Photo by Missouri Department of Conservation.
A Barnard man suffered injuries in a Nodaway County crash involving a deer this morning.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred around 7:07 this morning on U.S. 71, a mile north of Pumpkin Center, as 20-year-old Quentin B. Murphy drove northbound.
Troopers say Murphy struck a deer that crossed the roadway and came to a controlled stop on the shoulder of U.S. 71.
Murphy suffered minor injuries and sought treatment at Mosaic in Maryville.
Authorities say Murphy did wear a seat belt at the time of the crash.
