UPDATED:

The news trickling in has been horrible and vague.  One thing is certain – things look grim at the moment for Nicky Hayden.

Depending on which media outlets you read, the world champ is in dire straights, or no conclusions can be drawn at this time. Nicky suffered trauma to multiple areas of his body after a collision with a car on Wednesday in Italy.

He was on a bicycle ride after having raced at Imola just days prior.
There are several pictures of the damaged car circulating on the internet, and the destruction is quite substantial…

Out hearts are with Nicky and his family during this uncertain time.

Update

There have been some reports that were apparently false or exaggerated. RoadracingWorld.com has published statements that are apparently direct from Hayden’s father.

link: http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/nicky-hayden-earl-hayden-decries-fake-news/

Update 5/22/17

Unfortunately Nicky Hayden succumbed to his injuries today in Italy. The motorcycling world has truly lost a star whose void will never be filled, and whose light will always shine bright.
#RideOnKentuckyKid

R.I.P. Nicky Hayden 1981-2017.