Motorcyclng ace Nicky Hayden
remained in critical condition in hospital Thursday after being
hit by a car while out cycling Wednesday, Cesena hospital
sources said.
The 2006 MotoGP champ, 36, was not operated on after going
through the windscreen of the Renault that hit him and suffering
abdominals injuries and a severe concussion, they said.
Hayden joined the Superbike circuit last year.
The sister of the Kentuckian rider, Kathleen, siad she was
sure her brother would get better.
"My brother is a fighter," she said on Twitter.
Italian MotoGP ace Valentino Rossi said on Facebook, "come on
Nicky, we're all with you".
Hayden's Honda team said his girlfriend and entourage were
with him at his bedside, and a further statement would be made
as soon as there was a new medical report.
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