Shaunavon Fire and Rescue responded to a call last evening at about seven thirty involving a motorbike that hit a deer.

Shaunavon Fire Chief, Merrick Goldstein, says the accident happened about twelve miles south of Shaunavon on Highway thirty seven.

The motorbike, after hitting the animal, went into the ditch and caught on fire.

Goldstein says the rider appeared to be ok but was still sent to hospital in Swift Current with undetermined injuries.

No alcohol was involved and Goldstein says it could have been much worse than it was, as the grass in the ditch was very dry.