Cyclist run over
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Cyclist run over
Postby ni78ck » Fri Dec 09, 2011 8:03 am
wednesdays for our cycling group is a recovery ride, and one that we get newbies to come along to as well as the pace is a little slower.
on our return back from La perouse i heard the crushing of carbon from just behind me. i knew there was a crash and it seamed big. after the carbon noise there were other noises that followed. i turned around and saw one of our cyclists down on the road and a car that had crashed into some trees.
what happened...............the car had hit our last cyclist from behind where our cyclist lost control and crashed to the ground, only to have the car run over his body with both front and rear wheels. our friend was a mess, but still breathing. the driver of the vehicle was having a sezuire.
ambulance took 15 minutes to arrive which felt like an eternity, but we had a doctor waling past with a minute of the accident.
3 ambulances and two police cars arrived and were excellent as always with assisting.
our cyclist went to hospital and since wednesday morning there are more and more injuries that surfacing.
His face needs plastic surgery, he has at least 8 missing teeth, his toungue has been torn in two, he has a broken collarbone, many broken ribs, two fractured vertabrae, pelvis broken on two sides and damage to his legs. he had undergone surgery yeterday for 11 hours.
i dont normally write long threads, but i felt compelled to let people know. please be careful on the roads.
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Re: Cyclist run over
Postby ni78ck » Fri Dec 09, 2011 8:19 am
we all got together yesterday for coffee and spioke about it. there are a couple of guys that witnessed it and will need the counciling. me included.Oxford wrote:not good, I hope the rider makes a full recovery. best wishes to them.
only suggestion I can make is that if you (and the rest of the bunch) have access to counseling services, take it up. I know it sounds silly, but do it. you'd be surprised at how this may affect you, now and in the future.
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Cyclist run over
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Re: Cyclist run over
Postby oldnewby » Fri Dec 09, 2011 8:28 am
big +1not good, I hope the rider makes a full recovery. best wishes to them.
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Re: Cyclist run over
Postby Percrime » Fri Dec 09, 2011 9:17 am
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Re: Cyclist run over
Postby ni78ck » Fri Dec 09, 2011 9:28 am
not sure if he had the seizure after or before tha accident.Percrime wrote:I don't know if their is any point asking cyclists to be more careful in that circumstance. I take it the drivers seizure caused the accident
no harm in telling people to be careful though.
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Re: Cyclist run over
Postby The 2nd Womble » Fri Dec 09, 2011 9:37 am
If the driver had a siezure pre collision, they'll probably lose their licence. If that is the case I hope they both can recover fully physically and mentally. Huge blow for your mate.
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Re: Cyclist run over
Postby Percrime » Fri Dec 09, 2011 10:13 am
It does sort of imply being careful might make a difference.. in circumstances when from what you say it absolutely would not have. If you say "Be careful" when it makes no difference.. well er... the message is not worth much. Be way better off telling people to not have seizures.. that 'might' make someone go to the quackni78ck wrote:not sure if he had the seizure after or before tha accident.Percrime wrote:I don't know if their is any point asking cyclists to be more careful in that circumstance. I take it the drivers seizure caused the accident
no harm in telling people to be careful though.
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Re: Cyclist run over
Postby Kenzo » Fri Dec 09, 2011 11:46 am
Thanks - I will (continue to) be careful.
What the heck are you bothering to argue about this for? An ego boost? IMO - this thread is not the place for it.Percrime wrote:It does sort of imply being careful might make a difference.. in circumstances when from what you say it absolutely would not have. If you say "Be careful" when it makes no difference.. well er... the message is not worth much. Be way better off telling people to not have seizures.. that 'might' make someone go to the quack
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Re: Cyclist run over
Postby sogood » Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:04 pm
RK wrote:And that is Wikipedia - I can write my own definition.
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Re: Cyclist run over
Postby blkmcs » Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:41 pm
A reminder for everyone to take care on the roads whether on a bike or in a car.
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Re: Cyclist run over
Postby MichaelB » Fri Dec 09, 2011 1:27 pm
Shows just how quick life can be altered.
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Re: Cyclist run over
Postby Sydguy » Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:26 pm
Strange that I did not see anything regarding this in the media?
Keep us posted on the riders recovery - and if there is anyway in which people can assist.
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Re: Cyclist run over
Postby il padrone » Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:31 pm
Mum was hospitalised and recovered a bit but further hemorrages led to her passing away. RIP. This was 15 years ago now, so it's not so sad any more.
There was no reason to expect this sort of thing to happen, it just does to some people. This driver may have suffered a similar condition.
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Re: Cyclist run over
Postby greyhoundtom » Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:48 pm
My best wishes for a full and fast recovery to the poor guy involved, and strength to his family and friends to find the fortitude to cope with this happening.
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Re: Cyclist run over
Postby goneriding » Fri Dec 09, 2011 3:19 pm
+1greyhoundtom wrote:I am so sorry to hear that one of your riding group was involved in such a horrific accident.
My best wishes for a full and fast recovery to the poor guy involved, and strength to his family and friends to find the fortitude to cope with this happening.
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Re: Cyclist run over
Postby rhys » Fri Dec 09, 2011 3:25 pm
A mate and I rode past this Wednesday morning about 5 minutes after it happened. Please don't think me disrespectful for not stopping, however as I saw all the required people were on hand when I passed, I would not have been of any assistance. As I rode over the up over the slight rise at MC Cyclery and saw the lights flashing, my heart sunk because I had a feeling it was a man down. I know from the shop jerseys that one or two of you were wearing that you are a safe bunch, and so rider error was most likely not to blame for the incident.
If you don't mind letting me know via email ( rhyswayne at gmail dot com) where your mate is staying, I'd appreciate it. Having been in hospital for extensive periods of time myself, I know how crap it is, and that even people you might not know visiting you with colouring-in books and magazines can be a god-send. I know this is probably a long way off for your friend at this stage, but I'm willing to help out if you need it.
Once again sincerest condolences, and I hope it doesn't dissuade those on hand from riding as they do.
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Postby ni78ck » Fri Dec 09, 2011 4:31 pm
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Re: Cyclist run over
Postby blossy84 » Fri Dec 09, 2011 5:47 pm
Thanks il padrone for sharing your story too. It is a good reminder that sometimes accidents are accidents.
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Re: Cyclist run over
Postby ruscook » Fri Dec 09, 2011 6:16 pm
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Re: Cyclist run over
Postby trailgumby » Fri Dec 09, 2011 6:24 pm
It would be worth investigating whether the driver knew he was a risk or had a history. It was reported in the local paper awhile back that a senior consultent to (I think) the navy knew he was a risk and didn't take his meds and either killed or seriously injured another party after having a seizure while driving. He was jailed.
My thoughts are with you and your friend.
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