Ozark County man killed when motorcycle hits deer in Newton County

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An Ozark County man was killed recently when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a deer in Newton County. The Arkansas State Police identified the victim as 66-year-old Joe Watkins of Dora.

According to the report, the crash happened when Watkins’ motorcycle collided with a deer and fell on its side.

The crash happened on Arkansas State Highway 43 at 10:37 the evening of May 31, but the report has just been released.

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