Chad Young has sadly passed away after sustaining head injuries in a crash at the Tour of the Gila last Sunday, his Axeon Hagens Berman team have announced. The 21-year-old from Newmarket, New Hampshire, suffered severe head injuries in the crash on a high-speed mountain descent 73 kilometres from the end of the 161.9-km final stage.
The statement from the team is as follows:
“I am very sorry to let everyone know that Chad Young did not survive his crash last Sunday. He passed away Friday evening, surrounded by his family.”
“We lost a friend, a teammate and a family member. I have no words that can express my pain over this loss. I can only say that I am very thankful to have known him and that I feel privileged to have been able to share in his passion for cycling.”
“Thank you for the outpouring of love and support over the past few days. We ask that you keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“May he rest in peace.”
Tragic for the young cyclist.
Sympathy to his family.
Love and support to his family. With love from the Seacoast.
Thoughts go out to his family at this very difficult time
Rest in peace champ
How very tragic. Thoughts with his friends and family.
You go out on your bike….gains and losses….human loss is never acceptable……RIP young man…
Sad,
Off to join the great pelaton in the sky. Chapeau and RIP champ
RIP young man. You will always be at the front of the race.
Very sad too young
Another loss.rip .black day for cycling. Condolences to hi family.
Love to his family. So sad. RIP Chad Young
RIP…
Tragedy. Thoughts are with his family.
RIP.
May he rest in peace in Heaven.