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Roman Kukumberg Jr. recovers from serious traffic accident
HC Slovan Bratislava coach Brad Tapper has shared updates on the recovery of hockey player Roman Kukumberg Jr. following a severe traffic accident on December 2, 2025, in the Trnava region.
Kukumberg, a former youth international for Slovakia, was involved in a collision between Kvetoslavovo and Šamorín. Police reports indicate the accident may have occurred when the athlete failed to yield while turning onto a highway.
Tapper described the difficult period for the team and praised Kukumberg’s resilience during extensive rehabilitation to regain vision, balance, and hand mobility. While the athlete is communicating and reintegrating into social life, he has not yet returned to professional hockey.
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Brad Tapper · HC Slovan Bratislava · Roman Kukumberg Jr. · Trnava Region
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Kukumberg Jr. underwent extensive rehabilitation to regain balance, vision, and hand mobility. www.sportovymagazin.sk · sita.sk · www.24hod.sk
- [● 3 SOURCES] Roman Kukumberg Jr. was involved in a serious traffic accident on December 2, 2025, in the Trnava region. www.sportovymagazin.sk · sita.sk · www.24hod.sk
- [● 3 SOURCES] Roman Kukumberg Jr. is now able to smile and communicate after his accident. www.sportovymagazin.sk · sita.sk · www.24hod.sk
- [● 3 SOURCES] The accident occurred when the athlete allegedly failed to yield to an oncoming vehicle while turning onto a highway. www.sportovymagazin.sk · sita.sk · www.24hod.sk
- [● 3 SOURCES] The athlete has not yet returned to professional hockey. www.sportovymagazin.sk · sita.sk · www.24hod.sk