By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher
Former Monster Truck driver and X Games competitor Matt Buyten has released devastating news. Today, famous people have people operating their social media. So we do not know if that individual or Buyten made the latest post to his account.
The post revealed that he is permanently paralyzed. It said that he was paralyzed from the chest down. He had a procedure done on Monday.
“UPDATE: I will be permanently paralyzed from the mid-chest down,” Matt Buyten’s Instagram said. “The procedure was just to put in hardware to stabilize me so I (could) sit up and do what repairs were needed. I am devastated and way (too) active of a person to be tied down, not sure how I am going to do that. Mainly pissed off, I screwed my family over, can’t play with Jett and do things with him.
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“Also putting Krystal in a tougher position. Going to have (to) dig myself out and try. (They) have one of the best spinal rehab centers in Lakewood, CO, so I’d like to attend that, it’s a month-long program I hear. 🙏🏻 Huge thanks to all the care, love, and support. You guys are amazing!👏🏻💯”
Buyten was competing in the Loretta Lynn qualifier when he was injured. We reported early Monday morning that Buyten was hurt after seeing a post from Kenny Bartram.
The talented athlete is a decorated motocross rider. He won numerous X Games gold medals.
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We previously profiled Buyten when he drove a Monster Truck. Now, his racing career is likely over for good.
We will continue to monitor this situation and report on news as it becomes available.
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