CATON, N.Y. (WENY) - A Horseheads man was airlifted today after hitting a deer with his motorcycle.

According to the Steuben County Sherriff's office, a deer entered the roadway causing a crash between a motorcycle and the deer. The driver of the motorcycle, a 52 year old male from Horseheads was seriously injured and was taken via helicopter to a trauma center.

The roadway was closed in order to collect evidence and monitor the scene.

No charges have been filed.