Authorities say two people were injured in a motorcycle vs. deer accident late Friday evening, about two-miles east of Harlan. The Harley Davidson motorcycle being driven by 51-year old Chad Petersen of rural Harlan, was westbound on Highway 44 when Petersen pulled out to pass a vehicle that was also westbound. His cycle struck a deer in the eastbound lane. Both occupants of the motorcycle were ejected from the vehicle. Petersen was transported to Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan for treatment of numerous serious injuries. His female passenger, 47-year old Jill Wensel, of Logan, was flown to an Omaha hospital by medical helicopter. The motorcycle was considered a total loss.