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Brad Hagi, the Ducati North America Area Manager for California, Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii, underwent surgery today to repair a torn ACL and other ligament damage in his right knee.

Hagi initially damaged the knee in early March during a riding trip in Baja, but was not aware how serious the injury was. While walking his dog yesterday evening he twisted his knee and the resulting pain prompted a visit to an orthopedic surgeon who confirmed the damage and scheduled surgery.

Hagi hopes to be back in his office late next week.