NILES — A Niles man was injured when he swerved to miss a deer early Saturday morning, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Department.

Kenneth A. Fox was driving west on Redfield Street in Milton Township at 1:49 a.m. when the accident occurred.

When Fox swerved to miss the animal, he lost control of his vehicle, left the roadway to the south and struck a vehicle and large landscaping rocks.

Fox was transported to St. Joseph Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.

He was wearing a seat belt, and alcohol was not a factor in the crash.

Deputies were assisted by Edwardsburg/Ontwa Township Police, SMCAS Ambulance and Edwardsburg Fire.