Noah Dettwiler Remains in Critical condition Following Sepang Moto3 Crash
Moto3 rider Noah Dettwiler is continuing to fight for his life after a severe crash during a practise lap at the Sepang International circuit on October 27th. His family, team, and management released an update on his condition Monday afternoon.
The accident occurred when world champion Jose Antonio Rueda collided with dettwiler from behind. dettwiler, 20, was driving slowly on the side of the track, potentially due to a technical issue with his motorcycle. While Rueda sustained a fractured hand, a bruised chest, and a concussion, Dettwiler suffered life-threatening injuries including multiple cardiac arrests, a concussion, notable blood loss, an open fracture in his leg, and injuries to his spleen and lungs.
Dettwiler was immediately transported to a hospital in Kuala Lumpur where he underwent several operations.
A statement released by the CIP Green Power team on Sunday read, “He is in good hands and we ask that you respect his privacy. We will not announce any further details at this time. Noah is a real fighter and the entire CIP Green Power team is fully behind him. We will keep you updated.”
An update posted on Instagram by Dettwiler’s family, team, and management on October 27th stated, “Noah has undergone several operations in the last few hours, which went well. According to the treating doctors, his condition is stable but still critical.” the post also expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support and requested continued respect for the privacy of Dettwiler and his family.
The motorcycle racing community has been deeply affected by the crash, with numerous riders and teams sending well wishes to Dettwiler. Further updates on his condition will be provided on SPEEDWEEK.com as they become available.
