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Motorcycle hits deer, deer loses

By Jim Cornelius

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A motorcyclist and his passenger were hurt Saturday evening, July 20, after he hit a deer while heading southbound on Three Creeks Road outside Sisters.

Craig A. Steinpfad, 41, and his passenger Peggy L. Briler, 40, both of Bend, reportedly told emergency medical crews that they were cruising at about 40 miles per hour heading for a barbecue when the deer jumped out of the brush in front of the bike.

The motorcycle collided with the deer, spilling Steinpfad and Briley. According to Sisters fire emergency personnel, Briley suffered head, back and cervical spine injuries. Steinpfad suffered heavy abrasions. Both were reported to be alert and conscious at the scene. Both were wearing helmets.

They were transported to St. Charles Medical Center by Sisters Ambulance.

Ambulance crews reported that the deer was dead on their arrival.

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