San Bernadino, CA (9/25/2009)
- Round 7 of the WORCS ATV Racing series headed
to Glen Helen Raceway this weekend, and on Friday
during Pro Practice, Doug Eichner & John
Natalie collided head-on going over a tabletop
jump.
Doug Eichner was heading out for practice,
and some how he ended up going the wrong direction
on the track over a tabletop where John Natalie
nearly landing on top of Eichner as he came
over the face of the jump. The collision was
extremely violent with Eichner receiving the
worst of the impact.
As of this Friday evening, it was reported
that Eichner has a lacerated liver, collapsed
lung, multiple broken ribs, and a severely broken
arm, and is in serious condition at the local
hospital.
Fortunately, John Natalie, wasn’t as
seriously injured, but he still has a few broken
ribs and was released from the hospital tonight.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Doug Eichner,
and we wish him a speedy recovery from this
tragic accident.
UPDATE: 9/29/2009
On Saturday, Doug Eichner spent 6 hours
in surgery to repair his severely broken wrist
/ arm, and Eichner remains in the ICU at the
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in San Bernardino,
CA.
UPDATE: 9/30/2009
Doug Eichner was released from the
hospital today and went home to recover from
his injuries
Cards can be sent to:
FOX Racing Shox
Att: Doug Eichner
10943 Wheatlands Ave. #B
Santee, Ca 92071-5618
