Ava, MO. - An Ava couple was injured when their motorcycle struck a deer Tuesday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the accident occurred on Highway 14, four miles east of Ava at 3:15 a.m. on June 14. An eastbound 2015 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Scottie Eaves, age 40 of Ava, struck a deer in the roadway and overturned, ejecting Eaves and his passenger, Shanna Eaves, age 42 of Ava. Both Eaves and his passenger suffered moderate injuries and were transported by ambulance to Cox South Medical Center in Springfield for treatment. It is unknown if either of the individuals had been wearing safety devices.