Matt Hughes Hospitalized After Train Collides With His Truck

UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes was hospitalized on Friday after a truck he was driving got hit by a train. MMAjunkie has confirmed with Monte Cox, who managed Hughes during his fighting career, that was hospitalized and is in a coma following the collision.

HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois told the State Journal-Register, “The HSHS St. John’s Regional Trauma Team stabilized him and continues to help him in his recovery. Hughes’ family asks that you respect their privacy during this difficult time. They ask that you keep Matt in your thoughts and prayers.”

Hughes reportedly crossed railroad tracks near Raymond, Illinois in front of the oncoming train and was hit on the passenger side. State police are investigating. The UFC and Hughes’ former boxing coach Matt Pena took to social media, posting:

Our thoughts are with Matt Hughes and his family. pic.twitter.com/TF6BaHSa85

— UFC (@ufc) June 16, 2017

On behalf of 411, our best wishes to Hughes and his family. More updates will be posted as they come available.