Last month, Dartmouth football coach Buddy Teevens suffered a horrible injury when his bicycle was hit by a pickup truck traveling 50 miles per hour. And that accident has now cost the coach his leg.
On Tuesday night, Kirsten Teevens, the wife of Buddy Teevens, announced that the Dartmouth coach had suffered spinal cord injuries and had to have his leg amputated as a result of the injuries sustained during the incident.
“We would like to thank everyone for the incredible outpouring of love and support for Buddy,” his wife, Kirsten, said in a statement provided through the university according to ESPN. “It has been nothing short of amazing and we are so grateful. As Buddy navigates through the healing of his injuries, he is experiencing many positive improvements. Unfortunately, as a result of the accident, Buddy’s right leg was amputated due to the severity of the injury.”
Teevens was trying to cross a road on his bike when he was struck at 50 mph by a truck driver. According to the police report, the bicycle had “no illuminated lights” and he was “not in a crosswalk or designated crossing area.”
“He is alert and communicating with us and ready for transfer to a premier rehab facility to continue healing,” his wife added. “Spinal cord injuries are challenging, and if anybody is up for the challenge, it is Buddy. We appreciate your continued respect of our privacy as we navigate this ongoing recovery process as a family.”
[ESPN]
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