Canadian dies when deer hits motorcycle in S. Oregon

(Update: Correcting hometown)

A Canadian visitor was killed Monday when a deer collided with his motorcycle on state Highway 62 near Prospect in southern Oregon’s Jackson County, Oregon State Police said.

Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the reported crash around 10 a.m.

OSP said their investigation determined a silver Harley Davidson operated by Gary Yarmie, 37, of Oshawa, Ontario, was traveling northbound with 18 other riders when a deer ran into the roadway in the midst of the motorcycle riders.

The deer collided with Yarmie, causing him to lose control of his motorcycle and leave the road. Yarmie struck a tree and suffered fatal injuries at the scene. troopers said.

Highway 62 at the scene was reduced to single lane travel for approximately 4 1/2 hours. OSP was assisted by ODOT.