Published on 24/11/2018
Injury , International Supercross , JGRMX-Autotrader-Yoshimura-Suzuki , Paris La Defense Arena , Road2recovery , SX Paris , Weston Peick
Everything is gradually moving in the right direction, but first Weston must undergo a second extensive facial operation. Due to the enormous swellings in his face, Peick is difficult to recognize at the moment, fortunately these swellings are increasingly decreasing. As soon as the operating room is available Weston will undergo a second reconstructive operation on his face in Paris. To breathe, the JGR Suzuki rider must use a tracheostomy* tube for the time being. (ed. A tracheostomy is an artificial external opening in the neck that connects the trachea directly to the ambient air).
News from Weston Peick
The fiancée of Weston Peick, Kelly Cleland, provided a new update on Instagram. The unfortunate American fell victim to one last Saturday in Paris horror crash and suffered no fewer than 10 fractures to his face.
Everything is gradually moving in the right direction, but first Weston must undergo a second extensive facial operation. Due to the enormous swellings in his face, Peick is difficult to recognize at the moment, fortunately these swellings are increasingly decreasing. As soon as the operating room is available Weston will undergo a second reconstructive operation on his face in Paris. To breathe, the JGR Suzuki rider must use a tracheostomy* tube for the time being. (ed. A tracheostomy is an artificial external opening in the neck that connects the trachea directly to the ambient air).
“There are still many obstacles to overcome in the rehabilitation, but I am extremely grateful for every improvement. I also want to thank everyone for your prayers, concern and generosity,” Kelly Cleland said.
To help with all the sky-high costs, not all of which will be covered by insurance, the foundation has Road2recovery set up a fund for donations specifically to support Peick. The cost of air transportation alone, repatriation from France to the US will cost approximately $104.000. More information about Peick's fund you can find here.
Photos: JGR Suzuki
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