A month after the severe fall he suffered while riding a horse, goalkeeper Sergio Rico continues to recover slowly from injuries that kept him on the edge between life and death. The Sevilla export who later moved to PSG had to be airlifted by helicopter to Virgen del Rocío University Hospital in Seville, where doctors treated him for serious facial injuries caused by multiple blows sustained during the incident.
New details emerged this Tuesday as the SER chain released a police report on the accident. The document notes that there were no direct witnesses who could confirm exactly what happened that autumn afternoon, so it cannot be conclusively stated that Rico was riding at the time of the events. The magistrate of court number 2 in Palma del Condado has issued a ruling to dismiss the case, though the investigation documented the sequence of events and the surrounding circumstances as seen by those present.
@Laser Access the police report on Sergio Rico’s serious accident: no direct witnesses to what happened
‼️ Sevilla export is improving in intensive care and the judge has decided to drop the case
– Stringer (@ellarguero) 27 June 2023
The 64-page certificate details the moments surrounding Rocío pilgrimage day. It notes that Rico appeared dazed after the initial impact and received rapid attention from emergency crews, who stabilized him on the scene before transportation. The report indicates that many observers saw the aftermath but could not substantiate the precise moments when the key events occurred, leaving parts of the narrative unresolved at the time of the incident.
Rico himself does not recall the event. After being sedated and confined to Virgen del Rocío hospital in Seville for an extended period, his physical condition remained fragile. Several relatives and close acquaintances, including Alba Silva, the concierge’s wife who reported on the state of his health, were among the limited number of visitors allowed to see him during the difficult days that followed. The available accounts emphasize a cautious, gradual improvement as medical teams continued to monitor his recovery trajectory, balancing rest with necessary rehabilitation to restore strength and mobility.