Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori has been hospitalized with several broken bones following a car crash. The 55-year-old jockey was in his vehicle when it was struck by another car on the rear-passenger side, causing it to spin and flip. Dettori was transported to a hospital where he was diagnosed with broken ribs and a broken thumb. He remains under observation for further scans and assessment of his injuries.
Dettori's management team released a statement thanking the emergency services, doctors, nurses, and medical staff. The statement also noted that the jockey's focus is on rest and recovery, and requested privacy. The accident occurred in Newmarket, Suffolk. The exact circumstances leading to the collision are still being assessed.