Dario Franchitti Out Of The Hospital Following Houston Crash
Indy car driver Dario Franchitti has been released from the hospital after a stay of a few days following his spectacular crash during the Houston Grand Prix.
Franchitti himself posted the news on his Twitter, thanking those at the Houston hospital were he was taken to on Sunday and the first responders at the track.
The Target team driver crashed on the last lap of the race when he collided with another driver, which resulted in his car flying through the air and debris hitting fans watching the race in the stands.
A total of 14 people were injured by the flying debris, 13 spectators and one official. Pieces of the car as well as a portion of the catchfence went into the stands.
The driver suffered two broken vertebrae, a broken ankle, and a concussion and was airlifted to the hospital.
Even though his Twitter is upbeat and grateful, Scott Dixon, Dario Franchitti’s teammate says he’s “pretty beat up” after the two exchanged texts and phone calls.
However, Franchitti sounds optimistic and shared a photo his brother, Marino took of him walking with the assistance of a walker in the hospital.
Photo cred! -> RT @MFranchitti: Pic I took of my bro, he's doing great! RT@TCGRTeams From @dariofranchitti.. pic.twitter.com/HQXsNGPYVN
— Team Target (@TCGRTeams) October 10, 2013
Dario Franchitti thanked those who have supported him during this difficult time.
I’m overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and I’m thankful to have such a great family and such wonderful friends and fans.
— Dario Franchitti (@dariofranchitti) October 10, 2013
Thanks to everyone at the hospital and the track who took such good care of me during my stay in Houston.
— Dario Franchitti (@dariofranchitti) October 10, 2013
The injured driver says he will be watching and cheering his Target teammates on this coming weekend.
I look forward to watching Scott, Alex and the Target team next weekend on TV, and will be pulling for them to win another championship
— Dario Franchitti (@dariofranchitti) October 10, 2013
Dario Franchitti, has a long way towards recovery, but he appears to have a strong support system. We wish him the best.
