No Witnesses or Video of Muriel Furrer’s Fatal Zürich Worlds Crash

September 30, 2024

Authorities are continuing to investigate the tragic death of Swiss junior cyclist Muriel Furrer, who died from injuries following a crash during the UCI Road World Championships in Zurich.

Furrer, 18, suffered a severe traumatic brain injury after falling during the women’s junior road race on Thursday, September 26.

According to initial findings from the Zurich Cantonal Police, Furrer fell in a slight left-hand bend. She was discovered unconscious off the course by a race marshal.

A central question remains of how long it took for officials to discover Furrer after she crashed. Velo