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Video: Motocross Rider Run Over At Race In Seattle
Motocross competitor Chris Alldredge, 21, crashed during practice at the Monster Energy AMA Supercross event at CenturyLink Field.

SEATTLE, WA — A motocross racer was seriously injured on Saturday during practice at the AMA Suprecross event at CenturyLink field. Rider Chris Alldredge, 21, crashed his bike after landing on a dirt ramp. But just after he crashed, the next rider behind him slammed into Alldredge. Alldredge shared the video of the crash on his Instagram page.
"I'm sorry for wrecking where I did and leaving you no outs," Alldredge wrote, referencing the racer who plowed into him, Shane McElrath. "Hope you're doing alright man, and congratulations on the 5th Place last night."
Alldredge suffered serious injuries, including a collapsed lung, fractured rib, a lacerated liver, spinal fractures and a fractured pelvis, according to KOMO News. Alldredge was being treated at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. According to Transworld Motocross, Allredge has been released from the hospital.
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Another rider, Noah McConahy, was also injured on Saturday, according to KOMO.
The Supercross event at CenturyLink was the first in the city since 2014 and attracted some 56,000 fans, according to the race organizers. The event was one round that's part of a 17-round season of Supercross events.
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