Published May 29, 2010, 09:58 PM

Authorities ID couple killed in motorcycle crash

Brown County authorities say two people have died after the motorcycle they were riding collided with a deer.

By: The Associated Press, Superior Telegram

LEDGEVIEW, Wis. (AP) — Brown County authorities are identifying the Sheboygan man and woman killed when the motorcycle they were riding struck a deer.

The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports they are 53-year-old Carl A. Landgraf and his 51-year-old wife, Cathryn A. Landgraf.

The couple were thrown from the motorcycle when it hit a deer at 1:42 a.m. Saturday. Authorities say another vehicle then hit the woman. They were pronounced dead at the scene.

Both victims were wearing helmets. Neither speed nor alcohol is suspected as a factor in the crash.

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Information from: Green Bay Press-Gazette, http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com

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