A 71-year-old Minnesota man died Wednesday when a deer struck his motorcycle on a rural road.

A 71-year-old man from Shafer, Minnesota, died in a crash involving his motorcycle and a deer on Wednesday, October 13, 2025, according to local authorities. The incident occurred on a rural road, with the deer striking the motorcycle, causing the rider to lose control and be fatally injured. The exact location and time of the crash were not disclosed, and no other vehicles were involved.