News 18 May 2017

Hayden seriously injured in cycling incident

Popular American hospitalised after being struck by a vehicle in Italy.

Source: Supplied.

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team’s Nicky Hayden has been hospitalised in Italy after he was hit by a car while cycling in Italy.

Reports state that Hayden, 35, was training along the Rimini coastline on Wednesday afternoon when the incident occurred and was immediately transported to hospital.

It’s understood the 2006 MotoGP world champion is currently in the Cesena hospital, with reports indicating that he has suffered severe head and chest trauma, however information does remain scarce at this point.

Our thoughts are with Hayden and family at this time.

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