Warrensburg Man Injured Trying Avoid Deer in the Road

A Warrensburg man was injured in a one-vehicle accident that occurred Thursday night in Johnson County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a westbound 2015 Hyundai Genesis, driven by 20-year-old Daryl E. Young of Warrensburg, was on Highway DD at SE 341 Road around 11:15 p.m., when the driver swerved to avoid striking a deer in the roadway. The Hyundai traveled off the road and into a ditch.

Young suffered minor injuries and refused medical treatment on scene.

The Hyundai had moderate damage and was towed by Tip Tow Towing.