Yazeed Al Rajhi defies pain and a near return looms

From his hospital bed, and with a heart aching for the temporary halt to his career, beloved Saudi rally champion Yazeed Al Rajhi spoke about the horrific moments that led to the tragic accident he suffered during the Jordan Baja Rally. With his usual candor, Al Rajhi shared the details of what happened in a video clip on his Snapchat account, describing the fateful moment with a painful analogy: “First of all, I’m upset about the accident, because it was exactly like when you’re watching the road and you’re distracted by your phone and you get hit.”

Deadly Moment of Loss: Focusing on the Right Lane Leads to a Collision

Al Rajhi, who strongly denied any accusations of excessive speed, explained that the accident was not the result of recklessness or negligence, but rather the result of a moment of loss on the rally route. In words that reflect his regret, he added: “I wasn’t speeding. We lost the rally route, and suddenly we hit a culvert that looked like a pothole from the inside, because I was focused on determining the correct route, not following the known path.” He confirmed that his full concentration was focused on trying to regain the correct path after conflicting instructions from his assistant, which prevented him from seeing the impending danger.

Footage from the heart of the storm: Video documents the vehicle's fall into the sandy abyss.

Al Rajhi didn't stop at the verbal description, but shared another video with his audience, documenting the terrifying moments inside the vehicle during the accident. The horrific footage showed the vehicle suddenly and violently falling into what appeared to be a steep sandbank, underscoring the severity of the shock suffered by the hero and his navigator.

Painful fractures and urgent transfer to Riyadh: A journey of treatment and recovery begins.

Thorough medical examinations revealed that Al Rajhi had fractured two vertebrae in his back, an injury that required specialized medical care and complete rest. He was immediately transferred to the capital, Riyadh, to receive the necessary medical care and close monitoring of his health condition. This marked the beginning of his treatment and recovery journey, preparing him for a strong return to the rally circuit.

Messages of support and optimism flood the champion: A near return is on the horizon.

Despite the severity of the injury, Yazeed Al Rajhi’s fighting spirit and determination were strongly present in his messages. The medical team confirmed that the two champions’ condition does not require surgical intervention at the present time, and that recovery is possible through rest and intensive physical therapy. In a message broadcast through his official accounts, Al Rajhi reassured his fans, saying with words full of optimism: “I am fine, thank God. Thank you to everyone who contacted us, asked about us, and stood with us. God willing, I will return soon, stronger than before.” This message received widespread interaction from fans and motorsports enthusiasts, who expressed their happiness for his safety and wished him a quick and strong return to the tracks he loved.