YAVAPAI COUNTY, Ariz. — A motorcyclist was airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries after he hit a javelina while riding in Yavapai County, according to authorities.

The Yavapai Sheriff's Office said the crash happened Wednesday night near Cornville Road and East Kimberleys Way.

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Crews arrived on scene and found the seriously injured man. He was airlifted to a Flagstaff hospital for treatment.

A witness told the sheriff's office that the motorcycle swerved to avoid hitting a javelina but hit the animal anyway. He then lost control of the motorcycle and left the roadway.

" Evidence found at the scene, including what appeared to be animal hair on the motorcycle's front forks, support

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