MotoGP Legend and Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team rider Nicky Hayden has been involved in a training accident whilst cycling in Italy. The American superstar was hit by a car whilst out cycling along the Rimini coast, where he has been spending some time following the recent Motul Italian Round of WorldSBK.
Emergency services were immediately called to the scene and Hayden has been transported to local hospital. Since, the 2006 Champion has been moved to Cesena hospital for further treatment and possible surgery.
More updates will come as soon as they are announced.
