The son of U.S. Rep. Tom Graves has been released from intensive care following a serious cycling accident and is doing “remarkably well,” the Georgia congressman said Monday.
John Graves suffered severe head trauma while competing in a March 8 road race with Georgia Tech’s club cycling team. In the days since, he was treated at a trauma unit for multiple areas of bleeding on his brain and later transferred to a brain and spinal clinic, his father said on Twitter.
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Our family would like to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers & kind notes that we have received over the last week. As we enter the 9th day since John’s cycling accident, I’m proud to say that he is doing remarkably well.
— Tom Graves (@RepTomGraves) March 16, 2020
The younger Graves is now “progressing through physical, cognitive and speech rehabilitation,” the congressman said.
“He still has weeks to go before full recovery, but he’s on the right path & exceeding expectations,” Graves said Monday on Twitter. “He’s a strong kid with a lot of determination. We’re so proud. And I’m confident he will be up & out before we know it!”
He still has weeks to go before full recovery, but he’s on the right path & exceeding expectations. He’s a strong kid with a lot of determination. We’re so proud. And I’m confident he will be up & out before we know it! Enjoy the picture that John asked we share with everyone. pic.twitter.com/xEw5lJTSmE
— Tom Graves (@RepTomGraves) March 16, 2020
Tech's club cycling team was hosting a road race and criterium, a high-speed cornering race, in Gordon County when John Graves was injured. Another teammate, Juan Barazza, was also hurt, according to a Tech spokesman.
The extent of Barazza’s injuries was not released.
“We express our support to John and Juan and their families during this difficult time and wish them both a speedy and full recovery,” spokesman Joshua Stewart said in a statement.
In December, Graves announced his decision not to run for reelection this year. The Gordon County resident and senior Republican member of Georgia's house delegation said he wanted to spend more time with his wife and children.
"With Julie near retirement and my kids now suddenly adults, I have decided not to seek reelection in 2020, and instead, join my family in their new and unique journeys," he wrote in a letter to his constituents.
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