Motorcycle Hits Deer Sending Two To The Hospital

A motorcycle struck a deer sending a couple from Baudette to a Fargo hospital.

The Minnesota State Patrol says that on Monday afternoon Billy Aery, 74, and Rebecca Aery, 72, were traveling westbound on Highway 1 near Arnson Creek Road Northeast when their motorcycle struck a struck a deer.

The State Patrol says that both were sent to Essentia Health in Fargo with life-threatening injuries.

The State Patrol reports that Billy Aery was wearing a helmet; however, it is unknown if Rebecca Aery was wearing one.