He is in a pharmacological coma in the resuscitation ward of the Cto of Turin after having undergone a delicate operation. Chef Christian Milone, 43, from Pinerolo, a Michelin star , was hit by a car on 6 June while he was on the 129 Provincial Road to Buriasco, riding his bike.
After first aid, he was transferred by helicopter to Turin.
A long-time bicycle enthusiast, he initially began pedaling to fight obesity when he was still a teenager. Since 2002 he has turned professional and has also raced the Giro d'Italia. Now on two wheels he climbed in the free moments from the kitchen of the "Trattoria Zappatori" in Pinerolo. The carabinieri are investigating the incident.
(Unioneonline / ss)
