Johnny Carrera, the Swiss agent who manages a number of stars in the pro peloton, was hospitalized in critical condition Friday night after being involved in a car accident.

Carrera, who manages Tour de France winners Tadej Pogachar, Vincenzo Nibali, and world champion Elisa Balsamo, was involved in a collision between a lorry and a Porsche that was reportedly traveling the wrong way on the A4 highway in Agrate Brianza, near Milan, He continues to receive treatment in the intensive care unit.

The Italian newspaper La Repubblica reported that the collision between the lorry and Carrera's car, which had Polish license plates, was "very violent." Carrera was trapped in the car until the fire brigade released him.

Carrera, 56, suffered head, back, and limb injuries in the crash and was admitted to the intensive care unit. The Raleigh driver was taken to the hospital and reportedly showed signs of alcohol intoxication but had no other apparent injuries.

The agency A&J All Sports, which Carrera runs with his brother Alex, issued a short message on Instagram after the accident.

"Johnny Carrera has been in a car accident. We will update you."

Carrera and A&J Allsport, in addition to Pogachar, Nibali, and Balsamo, represent a number of high-profile riders in the cycling world and are particularly influential among the Italian peloton. Niccolo Bonifazio, Pello Bilbao, Fausto Masnada, Giulio Ciccone, and Valerio Conti are among the riders currently represented by the agency.

Eight years ago, Carrera's brother Alex was also involved in a car accident on the A4 highway. He was hospitalized and underwent extensive leg surgery to recover.