Ste. Genevieve Man Injured in Accident

Ste. Genevieve Co., Mo. (KFMO) - A Ste. Genevieve man is recovering from serious injuries after an accident Tuesday evening in Ste. Genevieve County.

According to the report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 43-year-old Aaron W. Ahrens was traveling on a motorcycle in the 15000 block of River Aux Vases Church Road, when the accident occurred. A deer ran in the path of the motorcycle and was struck, causing the motorcycle to overturn. Ahrens was transported by Air Evac to St. Louis University Hospital for treatment.

The motorcycle recieved moderate damage. Ahrens was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.