A Centerville, Iowa resident sustained injuries when the motorcycle he drove struck a dog in the road five miles west of LaPlata on Friday afternoon.
A medical helicopter transported 51-year-old Timothy Wagner to the University Hospital with serious injuries.
The motorcycle traveled east on Highway 156 before hitting the dog, causing the motorcycle to overturn.
The bike was totaled; however, Wagner was wearing safety equipment.
The Macon County Sheriff’s Office and Rescue Squad assisted at the scene of the crash.
