Man in critical condition after horse racing accident at the Meadows
A man is in critical condition after a horse racing accident at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.
Our partner WJPA reports driver Hunter Myers, 27, was hurt during a chain-reaction incident involving multiple horses. He was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital where he’s reportedly in critical condition and being treated for a brain injury.
The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association said on Facebook that racing has been canceled for the remainder of the week.
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