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Cyclist Tofik Beshir remains unconscious in intensive care after crash
Tofik Beshir, a 19-year-old cyclist and freshman at Lees-McRae College, remains unconscious in intensive care after a collision during a training ride.
The crash happened on a gravel road near Banner Elk, North Carolina, on October 8.
He was taken by air to a hospital in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Details of his injuries have not been publicly confirmed, though a fundraising page describes them as consistent with brain shear trauma.
Beshir recently won the US Cyclocross Series title and is known for competing in several cycling disciplines.
A fundraiser is seeking $200,000 for his medical treatment, rehabilitation and family expenses.
His coach has asked supporters to avoid visiting the hospital, and updates are expected as more information becomes available.
Tofik Beshir, a 19-year-old cyclist, remains unconscious in intensive care after a head-on collision with a vehicle during a training ride.
The crash happened on a gravel road near Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina.
Emergency crews airlifted him to Johnson City Medical Center in Tennessee.
A GoFundMe campaign seeks $200,000 for his medical care, rehabilitation and family expenses.
Beshir recently won the US Cyclocross Series title after winning five of six races.
- Who
- Tofik Beshir, a 19-year-old Lees-McRae College freshman and cyclist.
- What
- He was involved in a head-on collision with a vehicle and remains unconscious in intensive care.
- When
- Thursday, October 8, 2026.
- Where
- On a gravel road near Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina.
- Why
- He was on a training ride. The cause of the collision is not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
I would love to be able to share more specifics of his injuries, but I am not at liberty to do so at this time
Do you believe in miracles? I believe in miracles, and it is a miracle that Tofik is still alive
We believe the best support right now would be through your prayers and your thoughts
He is not conscious yet, and there are still a lot of unknowns.
Beshir was involved in a head-on collision during a training ride near Lees-McRae College.
The GoFundMe page had raised $17,7732 toward its $200,000 goal, according to Cyclingnews.
Lees-McRae cycling director Timothy Hall confirmed the incident.
- Age
- 19
- College
- Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina
- Hospital
- Johnson City Medical Center, Tennessee
- Fundraising goal
- $200,000
- USCX result
- Won five of six races and secured the series title
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