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Community Rallying To Help Mountain Biker Hurt On Case Mountain
A fundraising effort is under way to assist a mountain biker from Glastonbury hurt in a crash on Case Mountain in Manchester.
MANCHESTER, CT — The community is rallying to support a mountain biker hurt in a Monday accident on Case Mountain in Manchester.
A GoFundMe account has been set up to help Steve Lakose with medical expenses. Click here to access the account. As of Friday morning, $12,435 had been raised on a goal of $20,000.
Lakose, an experienced cyclist, suffered multiple serious injuries, according to authorities.
"Early prognosis sounds promising. However, he has a very long road to recovery ahead of him," according to fund-raiser organizers.
The accident on Case Mountain took place at about 6 p.m. Sunday.
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According to emergency communication channels, the crash took place near top of the mountain off the Blue Trail.
Fire officials said Lakose was on a mountain bike and had to be rescued with serious injuries.
Life Star helicopter was requested but, was unavailable due to weather, fire officials said.
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Lakose lives in Glastonbury and works at Pratt & Whitney, friend said.
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