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Kurt Hughes In Critical Condition

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Horseman Kurt Hughes was airlifted to a Toronto hospital in critical condition following a single car accident early Sunday morning.

According to police reports, Hughes, 29, was traveling eastbound on County Road 29, west of Warkworth, Ont., sometime around midnight when his Honda Civic entered the north ditch rolling several times.

After his car was discovered by a passing motorist, Warkworth Firefighters had to free Hughes which took close to 45 minutes. He was later airlifted from Campbellford Hospital to Toronto's St. Mikes Hospital.

Alcohol did not appear to be a factor and Hughes was wearing a seatbelt.

With over $115,000 in seasonal driving purses, Hughes was in the midst of his best year in the bike. The Maritime native was also cited by horseman Ken Sucee for being a key factor to the success of his stable while recovering from a severe pancreatic attack last September.

SC will provide further updates on the condition of Kurt Hughes when available.

Comments

16 November 2008 - 2:13 pm

Kurt & Colleen our thoughts and prayers are with you. Get well soon, love you.

15 December 2008 - 10:23 am

I just learned of Kurt's horrific accident this past Friday through a friend who follows harness racing.

Kurt played hockey for me (along with my son - Geoffrey) in the Sherwood Parkdale Rural Minor Hockey system. He was one of my goalies, and was always a terrific competitor. I hope that his fighting spirit will serve him well in his recuperation.

I remember that Kurt had a terrific sense of humour, and was well-liked by his team mates. I will make sure that they become aware of his condition.

I live in Charlottetown, but plan to spend Christmas with my family in Toronto this year, and consequently would like to visit with Kurt at the hospital - if someone could please tell me which one....

My wife and I will be driving to Toronto (leaving this Thursday morning - December 18th) so, if anyone has a small Christmas gift that they would like me to deliver to Kurt, I would be pleased to make sure that it finds its way to him.

Merry Christmas to all. We shall keep Kurt in our prayers.

John Gibson
(902) 566-4661 - Work
(902) 566-5156 - Home
(902) 629-0366 - Cell phone

15 November 2008 - 12:47 pm

Hey Kurt Get better soon we are rooting for you. You Can't keep a good guy down!!!!!!! Our prayers and thought are with you and Colleen and all of the family!!!!!!!!!!!

13 November 2008 - 11:56 am

Hey Buddy get well soon. The "gin" game is not as much fun without your pitching cards to me :)

12 November 2008 - 8:24 pm

Hey Kurt & Colleen

Ralph here, sending thoughts and prayers to you and your families from the extended 'Sucee Gang'. Keep moving forward Kurt.

12 November 2008 - 8:05 pm

Hey Kid! We are thinking of you and Colleen and all your family every day. This is a very difficult time but we know what a fighter you are. So keep fighting and every day you will get stronger. Wishing you a speedy recovery so we can get together soon for a little Garth!!! Shake and Bake!!

12 November 2008 - 4:32 pm

All the best in a speedy recovery ( Its hard to keep a good guy down )

12 November 2008 - 12:10 pm

hey buddy our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family get well soon

11 November 2008 - 7:30 pm

Determination, patience and courage are the only things needed to improve any situation. I know you have all three. Our hearts are with you, your wife and family during this difficult time. We wish you all the best and you know that your horse community is there for you.

10 November 2008 - 10:50 pm

Kurt and Colleen and all of the Hughes family ...Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

10 November 2008 - 7:49 pm

Hey Kurt our thoughts & prayers are with you and the entire family at this time.. Hope you feel better real soon.. Darlene ,Amanda ,& Chad Hughes

10 November 2008 - 12:27 pm

Your in our thoughts and your in our prayers... Get well soon "oliver"!!!

Tommy, Amanda, Frik & Petey

10 November 2008 - 9:38 am

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Colleen and rest of the Hughes family. Get well soon!

9 November 2008 - 3:29 pm

Kurt, We in racing are one big family...nothing but the very very best
from the rest of your racing family. We are thinking about and praying for you...

8 November 2008 - 11:00 pm

My thoughts and prayers are with you buddy.Have a SPUNKY recovery.Spunky Emerson and Kurt by four and looking for more.Get well soon buddy.David Michelle Madison Hailley o'Brien

8 November 2008 - 8:05 pm

We're wishing you and Colleen the very best-our prayers and thoughts are with you every day.

8 November 2008 - 7:55 pm

our thoughts and prayers are with Kurt, Colleen, and the entire Hughes family....God bless....

8 November 2008 - 10:43 am

The nature of God is "PERFECT GOODNESS AND PERFECT LOVE"! God acts only to heal, to liberate and to inspire. God be with you and yours, and each one at this time! Hoping for news of a good report on a recovery to wholeness! God's faithful Love abides forever!

7 November 2008 - 11:58 pm

Heres wishing you have full recovery and our prayers and best wishes are with you and your entire family

THE WALSH FAMILY

7 November 2008 - 4:18 pm

Kurt and Colleen and all of the Hughes family: My thoughts and prayers are with you!

7 November 2008 - 12:26 pm

Hey chief chief - get better - Tim Myers and Greg Price. All the boys from leamington.......

7 November 2008 - 11:38 am

Our thoughts and prayers will remain with you and your family until you have won this challenge. Have faith and fight hard and it won't be long until your rockin again..

6 November 2008 - 1:23 pm

Get better soon Kurt! There's a bunch more winners out there for you to drive!

6 November 2008 - 8:51 am

Hey Kurt
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and yours at this difficult time.Love cousin Faye.xo

5 November 2008 - 10:57 am

Get well soon Kurt...Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

4 November 2008 - 2:40 pm

Our prayers go out to Kurt and all the Hughes in this tough time. Get well soon Kurt!

12 November 2008 - 9:40 am

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. We wish you a full and speedy recovery. We know you can do it. We're there for you.

Dale,Bonnie,Chandler & Carson

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