On Thursday, the Graubünden cantonal police opened an investigation into the crash that involved Gino Mäder and American Magnus Sheffield. At the time, Mäder was hospitalized in the ICU of the Chur hospital. Since then, the Bahrain-Victorious succumbed to his injuries and died on Friday morning. According to a report in the Swiss outlet Rsi.ch, the police are looking to, “Establish the exact dynamics of the facts, and ask any witnesses to come forward.”
Sheffield suffered bruises and a concussion.
The 26-year-old Swiss cyclist went off the road after losing control on a left-hand corner on a very fast downhill from the Albula Pass. He would end up in the escarpment below, in a river. He was initially unresponsive, and was immediately resuscitated and taken to hospital.
Mäder’s team, Bahrain-Victorious posted the news about his death on Friday.
“It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we have to announce the passing of Gino Mäder. On Friday, June 16 following a very serious crash during stage 5 of the Tour de Suisse, Gino lost his battle to recover from the severe injuries he sustained. Our entire team is devastated by this tragic accident, and our thoughts and prayers are with Gino’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” the statement read. “Following the high-speed incident which occurred on the final descent of Thursday’s stage, the 26-year-old was resuscitated at the scene by medical staff who also performed CPR, before being airlifted to hospital.”
The organizers announced Friday that the sixth stage would be neutralized in honour of the late cyclist.
Tributes continue to pour in from all of Mäder’s peers and friends in the pro peloton.
This is how we will always remember you❤️ With a big smile on your face! The peloton will ride the last 20 kilometres of today’s course neutralised in honour of Gino Mäder. Expected finish in Oberwil-Lieli is 16.40h.
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We ride for you Gino❤️ pic.twitter.com/B27VmMqpuz— Tour de Suisse (@tds) June 16, 2023
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