Rib, Sacral, Pelvic Bones Fractures for Cyclist After Collision Tour of Utah

[kellyhound]

Irish pro Matt Brammeier (MTN-Qhubeka) was seriously injured after crashing into a service car during stage six of the Tour of Utah on Saturday.

Brammeier was attempting to chase back to the peloton on a descent when he collided with the service car, causing fractures to his ribs and pelvis, as well as internal injuries.

MTN-Qhubeka team medic Dr Jarrad van Zuydam said in a statement:

“Matt Brammeier was involved in a high speed collision with a vehicle during the queen stage of the Tour of Utah.

Thankfully, Matt has suffered no head, neck or spinal injuries and is currently stable in hospital. His musculoskeletal injuries are significant, however.

“He suffered rib fractures on both sides as well as a small pneumothorax. He also has fractures of the sacral and pelvic bones. Matt is unlikely to require surgery but will need some time to recover from his injuries.”

The 30-year-old posted a photo of himself in hospital on Twitter, saying “All good in the hood. Thanks for the messages”.

[kellyhound]

different angle and two more cyclists collide with a news team motorcycle

[Desensitisation]

Entirely the rider's fault. There was no way he was making that corner even if the car wasn't there.

[dogleg818]

Since its a bike race, the cars need to be off be off the track.

[snuff]

Maybe the car saved his life because it could have end a lot worse when curling around a tree.

[MeMyselfandI]

Utah

[keating]

Wanker was a on a crash course anyway - numnuts pussy.