Household and associates of Muriel Furrer just lately attended a memorial service to recollect the 18-year-old Swiss rider who died in the course of the UCI World Championships in Zurich, because the investigation into the causes of her tragic dying continues.
Furrer sustained a crucial head damage when she crashed in the course of the junior ladies’s highway race in circumstances that stay unclear. Race officers and medical groups apparently didn’t see Furrer crash and questions have emerged about precisely how lengthy she remained alone, with out receiving medical consideration.
Virtually eight weeks after Furrer’s dying, Swiss authorities proceed to analyze what led to her crash and dying. No felony proceedings have been opened.
“The in depth investigations involving the Institute of Authorized Drugs on the College and the Forensic Institute of Zurich are ongoing. The investigation will not be but full,” the Zurich public prosecutor’s workplace advised Swiss newspaper Blick.
“It’s not attainable to make any predictions about when the investigation will likely be accomplished right now, as not all investigative measures have been accomplished, for instance, the pending report from the Institute of Authorized Drugs.”
The general public prosecutor’s workplace didn’t rule out prices. A neighborhood organising committee organises the World Championships on behalf of the UCI.
“In such circumstances, the legislation enforcement authorities all the time look at from the outset whether or not there was any felony misconduct and whether or not felony proceedings ought to be initiated consequently. Up to now, no felony proceedings have been initiated,” the Zurich public prosecutor’s workplace stated.
Furrer’s dying sparked an outpouring of emotion in the course of the World Championships and afterwards.
Lots of of individuals just lately gathered in Uster, close to Zurich to recollect Furrer, together with her household, associates and former teammates. The mom of Gino Mäder, who died final yr after a crash on the Tour de Suisse, additionally attended the memorial service.
The church was adorned with massive images of Muriel, with a whole bunch of small candles and enormous pink candles surrounding a wreath of flowers spelling Muriel’s identify.
Her dad and mom and household wrote private messages, which had been learn by the priest.
“Why couldn’t I am going in your home? How are we purported to dwell with out you?” her mom Christine wrote.
“Muriel, you laughed a lot and had so many abilities. I used to be all the time one in all your greatest followers.
“And we nonetheless had so many plans collectively. We’ll see one another once more in heaven, I am wanting ahead to it.”
Zurich councillor Mario Fehr urged that “Muriel stays a task mannequin for us. She desires us to smile once we consider her.”
Muriel Furrer’s grave in her hometown of Egg has been surrounded by flowers and images. One message reads: “When the solar of life units, the celebs of reminiscence shine.”
Native councillor Mario Fehr gave a speech and touched as regards to security.
“There have been too many deaths. The UCI should intensify security discussions, and we are going to apply vital strain,” he stated.
