Dominik Pastuszka, is a Polish Jockey who recently passed after suffering a fall mid-race just a few days back, find out more about him, his cause of death and age
According to reports, the veterinarians had to euthanize Dominik’s horse, ‘War Brave’, after it sustained injuries in the accident.
Who is jockey Dominik Pastuszka who died after accident, cause of death, obituary, bio and age
Dominik Pastuszka (35) – 🇵🇱 dżokej, zmarł na skutek obrażeń jakich doznał podczas czwartkowego wyścigu płotowego Premio Oleandro na hipodromie San Rossore w Pizie (Włochy). pic.twitter.com/c9puzmCJOt
— Kto umarł? (@KtoUmarl) February 4, 2024
Tombé à Pise dans le semaine, Dominik Pastuszka est décédé. Jockey 🇵🇱 connu comme l un des meilleurs en Italie. Il s illustrait dans les Cross. (photo : crystal cup 2019 de Merano). À 35 ans, il laisse sa femme, une fille de 18 mois et la grande famille de l obstacle. pic.twitter.com/eKAsMX4R6X
— Cédric YETTA (@Cedricy13) February 4, 2024
Reports state that Pastuszka suffered several skull fractures, which lead to a cerebral hemorrhage.
Dominik Pastuszka passes away
Dominik Pastuszka a renowned Polish rider, just recently passed away on February 4, three days after suffering a serious fall during a race in Pisa, Italy. Following the fall, he was admitted to a local hospital in Merano, Itay, where doctors pronounced his death on Saturday. His tragic death has left the horse racing community in shock while also shedding light on the constant risks that jockeys face when playing the sport. Following his death, a GoFundMe has been set up in his name.
Dominik Pastuszka bio
Dominik Pastuszka was a renowned Polish professional jockey who recently passed away. During his time as a rider, he was most prominently known for his time in the central European jump scenes. He was just 35 years old at the time of his death and lived in Merano, in northern Italy.
Dominik Pastuszka cause of death
Dominik passed away just three days after suffering serious injuries from a fall during a race. According to reports, the incident occurred during the 3,500-meter fourth Oleandro Prize gallop race at the San Rossore Hippodrome. The tragic incident saw Dominik and his horse, ‘War Brave’, collide with one of the obstacles on the course. According to local reports, Pastuszka was unconscious at the time of the incident, and officials had to take him to a hospital in Pisa. Upon his arrival at the hospital, doctors immediately intubated him. However, despite all the care given, he eventually succumbed to his injuries. Along with Dominik, his horse was also euthanized.
Wife and kids
According to reports, he had a partner as well as an 18-month-old daughter.
Investigations underway
As loved ones of Dominik Pastuszka and the whole racing community grieve the loss of a talented jockey, the investigations surrounding the exact circumstances that led to the tragic event are still underway.