Rising US cycling star Magnus White dies at 17 after being hit by car
Talented American cyclist, Magnus White died after a car hit from behind during his training run. (Photo Credit: Instagram/ USA Cycling)
Budding as a 'rising star,' 17-year-old American cyclist, Magnus White, tragically lost his life during a training run on Saturday after colliding with a vehicle in Colorado.
What
Hailing from Boulder, Colorado, USA, Magnus White had earned a strong reputation as a "rising star" in off-road cycling, emerging as one of the most prominent and accomplished names in his category of the sport.
White was preparing to compete in the upcoming cross-country discipline at the junior Mountain Bike World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. The event he was training for when the unfortunate accident occurred, resulting in the loss of his life due to a collision with a vehicle near his training spot.
A rising star
The 17-year-old possessed exceptional talent in off-road biking, and his list of achievements showcased his skills perfectly:
- White represented the US team at both the 2022 and 2023 Cyclocross World Championships, embarking on his racing journey at the tender age of 10.
- He steadily rose through the ranks, demonstrating prowess in various disciplines.
- In 2021, he secured victory in the junior national championship for cyclocross, earning a coveted spot on the prestigious US national team.
- Prior to last year's cyclocross world championships, he had the opportunity to compete alongside his team in Europe.
- Once again, he was chosen to represent the US in this year's cyclocross worlds held in the Netherlands.
Beyond excelling in cycling, White showcased his talent as a skilled skier, as highlighted in a GoFundMe page set up by his teammates and friends to honor the late youngster.
About the accident
According to the Colorado Highway Patrol and a report by The New York Post, White was riding south on Colorado State Highway 119, wearing a protective helmet during his training run on his cycle.
A 23-year-old Colorado woman, driving a Toyota Matrix, unexpectedly veered onto White’s lane from the right lane and collided with White's bike from behind. The collision caused White to be thrown off his bike, while the Toyota continued off the road and down an embankment before coming to a stop after hitting a fence.
White was rushed to the hospital but, tragically, succumbed to his injuries and was declared dead. The driver of the Toyota was reported to be unharmed.