Triathlon coach struck by truck while biking

I’m not sure if this is the correct category to post this in. Feel free to move or delete if it is in appropriate.

Long time Slowtwitch member, athlete, and coach @dfru was struck by a large truck while biking on 8/12.

He was airlifted to the local trauma center in Seattle. He is currently stable but has already had multiple surgeries and has a long road ahead him.

If anyone is interested in helping support Brent on his road to recovery, please consider the GoFundMe link below.

Fundraiser by Chris Hughes : Support Brent Detta's Road to Recovery.

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Hate to hear this, hopefully he can make a full recovery. I do think it would get more views in the triathlon forum.

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Moved this over to the tri side for more views. Hopefully he makes a full recovery soon.

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Very sad to hear. Just goes to show, this sport is dangerous even in the most mundane settings. Wishing him a speedy and full recovery.

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That’s terrible. He’s such a positive and constructive contributor to this forum. Get well soon @dfru

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Hoping for a speedy recovery for Brent - such a positive member of this forum. Sad and angry to hear he was struck by a driver.

Terrible news. Hopefully he can 100% recover and make it back here to tell us all about it.