Thomas Casarotto

iainf72
iainf72 Posts: 15,784
edited September 2010 in Pro race
Not sure if folks have been following this story

http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/5624/ ... crash.aspx

Very serious and unpleasant. I've just read in Tuttobici that he is very unlikely to make it and the doctors are due to make a descision about switching off life support.

Awfully sad.
Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.

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  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Goodness. I saw they cancelled which was the right decision but didn't know it was that bad. I hope he is able to make it.
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  • Grimone
    Grimone Posts: 95
    That's a damn shame.
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  • iainf72
    iainf72 Posts: 15,784
    Thomas has been declared brain dead and his life support is being turned off.

    His parents have given permission for his organs to be donated.

    Such a tragedy.
    Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.
  • TommyEss
    TommyEss Posts: 1,855
    Wow - that's really really sad...
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  • blazing_saddles
    blazing_saddles Posts: 22,730
    I have been following it. An awful crash.
    It was initial reported as being a fatal accident, then it was revised.
    Clearly his injuries were so bad that there was no hope.
    Another tragedy for the sport. The third this month.
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  • sonny73
    sonny73 Posts: 2,203
    Man that is sad, tragic news.
  • TommyEss
    TommyEss Posts: 1,855
    La Gazetta is carrying this article...

    http://www.gazzetta.it/Ciclismo/14-09-2010/thomas-si-spento-711131354184.shtml
    Casarotto non ce l'ha fatta
    I suoi organi verranno donati.

    Lo sfortunato dilettante di Schio era caduto venerdì durante il Giro del Friuli. Entrato subito in coma, le sue condizioni erano gravissime. Ora contribuirà a salvare altre vite.

    Roughly translated,
    Casarotto has not made it.
    His organs will be donated.

    The ill-fated amateur from Schio fell on Friday during the Giro del Friuli. He quickly entered a coma and his condition was very serious. Now he will contribute to save another life.

    Rest in Peace Thomas.
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  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Goodness, that is unpleasant. Feel for those involved.
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  • Kléber
    Kléber Posts: 6,842
    Sad, going out so young.

    Thankfully this kind of accident is relatively rare despite the speed of races and the number of miles covered a year.
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    Kléber wrote:
    Sad, going out so young.

    Thankfully this kind of accident is relatively rare despite the speed of races and the number of miles covered a year.

    Not rare enough it would seem.
    _
  • Tom BB
    Tom BB Posts: 1,001
    Terrible news :(
  • Bronzie
    Bronzie Posts: 4,927
    Very sad to hear that such a young life is cut short. Thoughts are with his family and friends.
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