Matteo Moschetti hospitalised with multiple fractures after being hit by truck driver
Update: Italian has successful surgery for fractured collarbone, begins recovery process from fractures to two neck vertebrae and sternum
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Matteo Moschetti is out of action with multiple injuries after being hit by a truck driver while riding on Tuesday, July 23.
The Italian sprinter, who rides for Q36.5 Pro Cycling, was taken to Niguarda Hospital in Milan by helicopter following the incident.
La Gazzetta dello Sport first reported that Moschetti had suffered several fractures, including a fractured collarbone, two neck vertebrae fractures, and cuts and nerve damage in his face.
According to an update on July 29 by his Q36.5 Pro Cycling team, the 27-year-old had surgery for his fractured collarbone and was released by the hospital five days later.
“After a collision with a truck on July 23rd, 2024, Matteo Moschetti suffered several fractures of the cervical and thoracic spine, as well as a left-sided collarbone fracture and a sternum fracture. In addition, there were deep wounds on the left side of his face. He was always in stable condition and the collarbone fracture was surgically treated last week," stated Lorenz Emmert, head physician at Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team.
“Fortunately, Matteo was discharged from the hospital this past Sunday. Further medical checks will follow but we are confident that he will recover in the next few weeks/months."
Moschetti was last in action at the Italian National Championships in June, and had 10 top 10s this season, including second at Clasica de Almeria. He was in his eighth season as a road pro, including a second year with Q36.5.
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“I’m happy and thankful to be in one piece and relatively healthy. I owe a great deal of thanks to the doctors, my family, and my team for their unwavering support during this challenging time. My main focus now is on recovering and regaining my health," Moschetti said in the team statement.
"I also want to extend my gratitude to everyone who sent messages of support and encouragement over the past week."
There were no updates on the incident, though La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that he had no memory of the collision.
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Dani Ostanek is Senior News Writer at Cyclingnews, joining in 2017 as a freelance contributor and later being hired full-time. Before joining the team, they had written for numerous major publications in the cycling world, including CyclingWeekly and Rouleur.
Dani has reported from the world's top races, including the Tour de France, Road World Championships, and the spring Classics. They have interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars, including Mathieu van der Poel, Demi Vollering, and Remco Evenepoel. Their favourite races are the Giro d'Italia, Strade Bianche and Paris-Roubaix.
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