(KAIR)--A deer crossing the highway is blamed for a Wednesday night Atchison County motorcycle crash that left two injured.
Sheriff Jack Laurie says 39-year-old Atchison resident Brian Spillman, and a female passenger, were on board the motorcycle, traveling along K-7 Highway, when the wreck happened(Play Audio)
The female passenger, identified as Amber Colekasher, suffered minor injuries and did not require hospitalized treatment.
While it's unknown if the two were wearing helmets when the crash happened shortly before 9:30 Wednesday night, Laurie says both were equipped with eye protection.
© Many Signals Communication
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Effingham woman killed Friday in Atchison wreck
One hospitalized, one jailed, after Atchison attack
Atchison man involved in fatal NW MO crash
One injured in Nemaha Co wreck
Wetmore man arrested on child sex-related charge
Walnut Township Treasurer removed; votes unofficial until canvass
Rural Horton man arrested on multiple drug charges
Street lights to be discussed at Monday city meeting
Meteorologist Spencer: Geometric Watch means electronic disruptions
Two file to challenge local legislator
USD 430 Board accepts resignations, approves new hires
TX man to stand trial on charges in fatal Jackson Co crash
Local judge files for re-election
Atchison in running for national fireworks honors
Services set for Effingham woman killed in crash
Truck fire at CGB facility in Falls City
BC's Pate remembered by students, college family
LATEST STORIES
Results from SE Nebraska contested Primary Elections
U.S. 36 work in Doniphan Co to impact motorists
Senator Ricketts staff to visit Falls City and Auburn
Richardson County Sheriff provides updates to Commissioners
Services set for Effingham woman killed in crash
Marshall Co Commissioner files for re-election
Contested races in Tuesday Primary Election in Nebraska