Motorcyclist in serious condition after Putnam County wreck involving a buzzard

A motorcyclist is in serious condition after a crash Sunday caused by a buzzard  in Putnam County, officials said.

The Florida Highway Patrol said Eric Doan, 35, was traveling on his motorcycle on County Road 219  when he noticed a buzzard scavenging on the side of the road. He said the buzzard flew up and knocked him off his motorcycle.

Doan was taken to UF Health after the wreck.

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