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Motorcyclist dies after crashing into deer

CASS COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) – A motorcyclist died after he crashed into a deer on State Road 25 in Cass County.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday at about 6 a.m., deputies responded to a motorcycle crash involving a deer on State Road 25 just north of County Road 300 North.

According to deputies, 54-year-old Larry Tinsley Jr. of Bristol was thrown off his motorcycle after the wreck.

Tinsley was pronounced dead at the scene by the Cass County coroner.

Deputies said Tinsley was not wearing a helmet.

According to a press release, Tinsley was staying in the Logansport area and was on his way to work.