Update On MacDonald; Accident At Mohawk

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Published: May 26, 2011 11:25 pm EDT

On Thursday, May 26 at Mohawk Racetrack, a two-horse accident occurred during the tenth race, and a result two drivers were unseated and sent to hospital

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If I Didnt Care, driven by Jody Jamieson was closing for second in the stretch when the three-year-old filly made a break, stumbled and caused interference to a number of horses. Most of the field was able to avoid Jamieson and his mount, but Dancers Cam and driver Mark MacDonald could not avoid collision and as a result he was hurled from his bike.

Jamieson was able to walk off the track under his own power and later went to Guelph hospital for x-rays on his shoulder.

MacDonald was transported via ambulance to Hamilton General Hospital. Trot Insider learned that MacDonald suffered multiple facial fractures and had went for a CAT scan.

Curtis MacDonald told Trot Insider Friday morning that, "(Mark MacDonald) is currently in the hospital with a broken nose, broken jaw and lost most of his teeth --- also had his chin stitched as well as his upper lip. Unknown if his right forearm and left wrist are broken yet."

There were conflicting reports Thursday night as to whether MacDonald suffered a separated shoulder or not. Anthony MacDonald told Trot Insider early Friday afternoon that he saw Mark and that his "nose is broken, but not squashed like it looked last night. (His) jaw is broken, but we don't know how badly until he gets a special x-ray. His shoulder was dislocated, so they are both bad now, but no life-threatening injuries. He certainly is an unlucky kid. I've never seen a human endure so much pain."

The horses involved in the accident appeared to have escaped serious injury.

Additional details will be posted when they become available.

To view results for Thursday's card of harness racing, click the following link: Thursday Results – Mohawk Racetrack.

(With files from WEG)

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