How Connecticut Teen Survived Motocross Racing Accident That Paralyzed Him From Chest Down
August 31, 2024
At 19 years old, Anthony Picchioni dreamed of being a professional Motocross Racer, like his dad. But a racing accident changed everything. The impact from the crash caused a spinal cord injury, paralyzing him from the chest down. "Which is a hard thing to hear at any age, but especially 19 years old when you think you have your whole life ahead of you," Picchioni tells Inside Edition Digital. Since the accident, Picchioni has been living a normal life and even drives a car. Here's his story of survival.