A motorcyclist is dead after a deer jumped onto the roadway on Western Road yesterday.

London Police responded to the collision, just south of Platts Lane, where it’s been revealed that a motorcycle was travelling southbound when it struck a deer crossing the street and lost control.

The 34 year old London man was pronounced deceased on scene ad the identity is not being released until next of kin is notified.

The deer sustained serious injuries and was released from police.