Canoe falls from van, causes serious motorcycle crash in Walker

Police say an unusual chain of events led to a serious motorcycle crash in Walker Tuesday afternoon.

Just after 3:30 p.m., officers responded to the area of Wilson Avenue SW and Hall Street SW for a reported crash involving a motorcycle.

Investigators say a southbound van lost a canoe from its roof. The canoe fell onto the roadway, where it was struck first by a northbound car — and then by a northbound motorcycle. The rider, who was wearing a helmet, was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries…

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