BOURBON – A motorcyclist is dead after striking a deer Wednesday evening in Marshall County outside of Bourbon. Marshall County Deputy Coroner Lisa Richards reported the crash occurred on on 9B Road between Hickory Road and Grape Road, near Bourbon. Michael A. Disher, 45, Bourbon, was traveling east on 9B Road when a deer entered the roadway into his path of travel. Disher struck the deer head-on and was pronounced dead on the scene at approximately 10:45 p.m. Marshall County Deputy Coroners John Grolich and Richards conducted the death investigation, along with Marshall County Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Hollopeter. Bourbon Fire, EMS and Police Department also assisted with the scene. Toxicology results are pending.
