INDIANAPOLIS, IN : 15-year-old rider paralyzed in accident goes home from hospital on Friday, 5th February 2021

Lucas Grounds, 15, left Riley Hospital for Children Friday morning, anxious to go home.

The Grand National Cross Country champion dirt bike rider spent almost two months in the hospital, recovering from a spinal cord injury. An accident on his motorcycle December 10 left him paralyzed from the waist down.

A group of about 10 family members and friends waited in the hospital lobby to greet Lucas. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, they were not able to visit him during his hospital stay. Lucas was living away from home for dirt bike training at the time of his accident, so most of his family had not seen him since October.

"I'm giving him a big hug,” said Nathalie, Lucas’ 13-year-old sister. “Even if he doesn't want a hug, I'm giving him a big hug."

"I'm going to be happy, excited,” said Hailey, Lucas’ nine-year-old sister.

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