Lawson Man Injured After Striking Deer in Clay County Crash

A Lawson man was injured in an accident early this morning in Clay County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred on Highway 92 as a vehicle driven by 46-year-old Paul R. Crow was heading westbound.

Troopers say Crow struck a deer and traveled off the side of the road.

He was taken to Liberty Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

Authorities say Crow was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.