BMX riding girl, 13, is fighting for life after being critically injured falling during a race
- A 13-year-old girl has crashed while in a competitive BMX race on Sunday
- Caitlin Jong is in a critical but serious condition at Perth Children's Hospital
- The girl who was last year's state champion crashed during a race in Perth
A 13-year-old competitive BMX rider is fighting for life after she crashed during a race.
Caitlin Jong crashed at the under-16s BMXAUS Bad Boy National Series in Perth on Sunday and was treated by paramedics before she was transported to Perth Children's Hospital, where her condition is critical but stable.
The young girl's family issued a statement saying they were thankful for the kind words and supportive messages they've received.
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Caitlin Jong (pictured) crashed in a race in Perth and was treated by paramedics before she was transported to Perth Children's Hospital, where her condition is critical but stable
'We are ever grateful for the prompt and professional care Caitlin received at the track, and with the paramedics,' the family wrote on the BMX Australia Facebook page.
'She continues to receive the best care possible from the staff at Perth Children's Hospital.
'Please keep her in your prayers and continue those loving and healing thoughts,' the family wrote.
The 13-year-old's club, Satelight City BMX, also said they would provide as much support as possible for Caitlin and her family.
'The Club feels it prudent to let the family know that the Satellite City BMX Club and the wider BMX family are here and ready to support Caitlin and her family wherever and whenever they can,' they said in a statement.
'Until we know further, we send our love and best wishes to Caitlin and her family.'
Caitlin won the National Series in 2018 and is considered a top contender for the race this year.
The young champion is also a finalist for the 2019 Northern Territory Young Achiever's Award due to her positive influence on young females in BMX racing.
Caitlin won the National Series in 2018 and is considered a top contender for the race this year
Caitlin has said she wants to become a BMX coach to mentor young riders in the Northern Territory, according to ABC News.
People within the BMX community posted online wishing Caitlin and her family all the best during the difficult time.
'Speedy recovery. All our love to her. Her family. And BMX family. WA BMX families are here if they need anything xx,' one woman wrote.
'Hoping for a speedy recovery from CM Racing riders and supporters,' another person said.
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