BROOKINGS — A deer darting out in front of a moped sent a 55-year-old Brookings man to the hospital on Monday night, according to a Wednesday news release from the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office.

The nature and extent of Michael Siegel’s injuries were unknown, Assistant Sheriff Scott Sebring wrote, adding that Siegel was taken to the emergency room at Brookings Health System.

The incident occurred at 8:34 p.m. on 212th Street near 468th Avenue. According to the release, Siegel was riding westbound on 212th Street when the deer entered the roadway. His moped struck the animal, ejecting Siegel and flipping the moped, causing an estimated $1,600 in damage.

The incident is being investigated by the sheriff’s office. Other assisting agencies were the Brookings Fire Department and Brookings Ambulance.