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