Ellen Watters, a 28-year-old Canadian who signed with Colavita-Bianchi for 2017, was critically injured in a collision with a motor vehicle on December 23 while training near Sussex, New Brunswick, according to a statement released today by Cycling Canada.
In an update posted on social media, Watters' family said they do not expect her to recover:
"I want to thank everyone for the stupendous outpouring of support which have been sent to Ellen Watters, and to our family," the update read, according to Cycling Canada. "The love, strength and joy which Ellen has always shared around her have come rushing right back to her. I couldn’t be more grateful for all the support which her family has recieved from dear friends, and from all of the cycling community.
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"At this time, Ellen is still stable and receiving respiratory support. However, given her injuries and the results of scans and observation over the past few days, we do not anticipate a recovery. This news is truly heartbreaking for me to have to share. Ellen’s incredible strength and tenacity make this all the more difficult to take in.
"Please keep Ellen’s vibrancy shining through your memories of her, the joy you share with the world, and every great big laugh you just can’t keep to yourself.
"Until we have more news to share, we’d appreciate some space while we try to cope with this news."
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