Budding Pro Guardeño in Intensive Care After Collision with Car

Young Spanish talent Jaume Guardeño was admitted to intensive care with a “severe head injury” after a terrible training accident Tuesday.

The 23-year-old pro reportedly hit a rock while he was riding in Catalonia, causing him to collide with a car. He was then airlifted to a nearby hospital.

Guardeño’s Caja Rural-Seguros RGA team confirmed the news Thursday.

“Jaume Guardeño suffered a fall while training on Tuesday after his recent participation in the Volta a Catalunya. He was involved in a collision with a vehicle, resulting in serious injuries,” read the note.

“As a result of the accident, the cyclist from Alicante, a resident of Caldes de Montbui, was urgently transferred by helicopter to the Taulí Hospital in Sabadell, where he remains in the ICU with serious injuries and awaiting further evaluation.”

According AS, Guardeño is now stable and being monitored. The Spanish outlet described him as suffering a “severe head injury.”

Guardeño is considered a hot prospect of Spanish cycling.

The pocket climber hit 14th in his grand tour debut last year at the Vuelta a España and was slated to ride the Tour de France this summer after Caja Rural was handed a wildcard invite.

The team closed out its note with a show of support.

“From Caja Rural-Seguros RGA, we want to express our full backing and strength to Jaume and his family during this difficult time, wishing him a speedy and full recovery. We will provide further updates as his condition evolves. ¡Força Jaume!”