Bethany Woman Injured in Saturday Crash Involving a Deer

A Bethany woman was injured in a Saturday morning accident in Daviess County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred on I-35, at mile marker 63, when a vehicle driven by 23-year-old Tiara A. Ward was heading northbound.

Troopers say Ward struck a deer that entered the roadway and came to a controlled stop on the right shoulder.

Ward suffered minor injuries and was taken to Cameron Regional Medical Center for treatment.

Troopers say Ward was wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident.