Hi everyone, this is Derek Ausserbauer. I am the rider of record of the 5x pro motorcycle and teammate of my dear friend Nic Garvin.
Last Saturday June 12, 2021 during the SCORE Baja 500 Nic was involved in a head on collision with a UTV vehicle while riding his motorcycle. The accident took place on a local dirt road roughly 15 miles east of the HWY 1 between Llano Colorado and Valle De Trinidad. Nic was riding westbound on the road to transfer through the mountains and meet me at our scheduled rider change north of Santo Tomas. Nic and the UTV collided head on around a blind corner. Nic sustained multiple fractures and dislocation in his left wrist, along with fractures in both femurs. The status of the UTV occupants is unknown. Luckily, Nic received help from Shane Redline, Cameron Steele and team facilitating his transportation heading back into the US.
Nic had both femurs surgically repaired with cannulated femoral rods Sunday morning. Everything went well and he can already bear weight on them! Yesterday he underwent surgery to repair the fractures in his wrist and the procedure was perfect as well. As of today 6/16/21 Nic has walked on his own and is almost ready to get back home and start the healing process!
This experience has been extremely difficult for everyone involved and every ounce of positivity is greatly appreciated. I am reaching out to the community to help take some financial burden away from Nic, Rachel, and the Garvin family during the time of recovery and healing. Please share this message and continue to send positivity. Much love.