Stewart Friesen Suffers Fractures After Race Accident
NASCAR Truck Series driver Stewart Friesen suffered fractures to his pelvis and leg after a serious crash during a race. Fortunately, initial evaluations indicate that he has no head, neck, or spine injuries, according to his wife. The incident occurred on Monday night at the Super DIRTcar Series King of the North race, held at the Autodrome Drummond in Drummondville, Quebec. Jessica Friesen, the driver’s wife, shared details about Stewart’s health status via social media.A CT scan ruled out injuries to the head, neck, and spine, providing partial relief from the severity of the accident. The video of the accident shows Stewart Friesen’s truck hitting the outside wall of the track, flipping over and catching fire. The vehicle landed hard on the track and was hit by another truck before coming to a stop on its wheels. Jessica Friesen expressed her gratitude to the track team for their quick action and care in removing her husband from the vehicle. Stewart Friesen is expected to be transferred to a hospital in New York on Wednesday, where he will undergo multiple surgeries, according to an update provided by Jessica Friesen on Tuesday.“Stewart has suffered an unstable/open-book pelvic fracture, which means his pelvis is broken in two or more places, with a large hematoma in the area. Stewart also has a fracture in his right leg,” stated Jessica Friesen.
Jessica Friesen
“We want to thank everyone here at the Trois-Rivières, Quebec hospital for the excellent care, and several members of the racing community who have helped make Stewart closer to home. The outpouring of support from our entire racing family has been overwhelming, in the best way,” she added.
Jessica Friesen
