Crook County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash in which a motorcycle hit a deer Saturday evening on NE Ochoco Highway.

The driver, Michael Freeman, 66, of Moses Lake, Washington, was pulling a small trailer on his motorcycle when a deer ran into the side of the vehicle at 8:16 p.m. Saturday, causing him to lose control, according to the Crook County Sheriff’s Office. His wife, Patricia Freeman, 65, was riding with him on the 1985 Harley Davidson motorcycle as they drove westbound on the highway.

An air ambulance transported Michael Freeman to St. Charles Bend and his wife was taken by ambulance to Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Prineville, according to Crook County Sheriff’s Office. Their injuries were described as serious in a release from the office.

Oregon State Police and Crook County Fire and Rescue also responded to the crash.