Not if, but when and how bad
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Not if, but when and how bad
Well, my when came yesterday. 35 MPH down State road 13 when an young lady in a Chevy pick up truck decides to make a left turn into a drive way righ in front of me. I couldnt go right or I would have hit a 10 foot high brick wall, couldnt go left or I would have ran into on-coming traffic.
No choice, locked it up and hit her dead center head on.
Did a real nice end over end flip over the windshield and landed on my back on the roof of her truck, bounced off and hit the road beside her.
Well....when I realized that I was still alive, and before the pain set in I was on my feet going ballistic on her. She started crying and said "I'm so sorry, I didnt see you" Duh!
Anyway...long story short, transported to the hospital, x-rays and CAT scan and 8 hours later I have 2 broken ribs, pretty banged up lower left leg and numerous cuts and bruises.
Bike is a mess but fixable, I think. All the damage to the front fender, fairing and forks. Damn....she only had 1900 mile on her.
But, I ramble on....Probably the pain meds I'm on.
Damn lucky I'm sure...Someone was looking out for me yesterday.
Just thought I'd share.
Jim
No choice, locked it up and hit her dead center head on.
Did a real nice end over end flip over the windshield and landed on my back on the roof of her truck, bounced off and hit the road beside her.
Well....when I realized that I was still alive, and before the pain set in I was on my feet going ballistic on her. She started crying and said "I'm so sorry, I didnt see you" Duh!
Anyway...long story short, transported to the hospital, x-rays and CAT scan and 8 hours later I have 2 broken ribs, pretty banged up lower left leg and numerous cuts and bruises.
Bike is a mess but fixable, I think. All the damage to the front fender, fairing and forks. Damn....she only had 1900 mile on her.
But, I ramble on....Probably the pain meds I'm on.
Damn lucky I'm sure...Someone was looking out for me yesterday.
Just thought I'd share.
Jim
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RE: Not if, but when and how bad
Very lucky me friend! Was she cited? Get better and when your able you can rebuild it. Hopefully you dont have any long lasting injuries.
Were you wearing a helmet?
Did it take any hits?
The man was looking out for ya for sure.
Were you wearing a helmet?
Did it take any hits?
The man was looking out for ya for sure.
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) THanks for sharing.
