Member Contributer WeazyBuddha Posted January 19, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted January 19, 2014 Just got back home from the hospital. My riding buddy, VFRJim2002, who is on this forum a lot more than I am went down today on his way to my house for a breakfast ride. He has two broken wrists and a concussion. Possible very small hematoma in the head. Jim is responsive although in a bit of drug fog. It seems he will be fine. Surgery on his wrists likely tomorrow. Jim was heading East riding through a green light (it had been green for awhile) and some girl who was or had been having a heated argument with her boyfriend (on the cell phone, apparently) proceeded to go forward on the Red. Jim tried avoidance but apparently hit the Tahoe on the quarter panel. He remembers things right before the accident and next memory is of being in the ambulance. It looks like his nose hit the chinbar 'cause he had quite a bit of dried blood around his nose and face and of course marks of the chinstrap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrAustin Posted January 19, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted January 19, 2014 I am sure it is safe to say that we all are happy it was not more serious and that we hope he has a speedy recovery to full ability. Cell phones and driving. Get well soon Jim!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Very sorry to hear. Best wishes for a quick recovery Jim!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Too close! Get well soon Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer TomP Posted January 19, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted January 19, 2014 That's gonna be one expensive phone call. Get well soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted January 19, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted January 19, 2014 Dam kept us posted please. Two broke wrist wow !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ronimalvfr Posted January 19, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted January 19, 2014 Sorry to here about that. I have not ridden with Jim since the Texas Vfr meet in 06. Get well man. I'm guessing the bike is probably totaled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Yokel Posted January 20, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted January 20, 2014 Prayers and good vibes to Jim for a swift recovery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer deltaboxii Posted January 20, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted January 20, 2014 Wishing Jim a speedy recovery. I wish they would just ban cell phones entirely while driving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted January 20, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted January 20, 2014 That totally sucks. Best for his recovery. When I have those moments of "should I continue riding or just sell the bikes", it's stuff like this that crosses my mind. If the hospital has a get well email box for patients, please pass it along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer The mailman Posted January 20, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted January 20, 2014 Second Cogswell's idea... Hospital get well/email box? Sad to hear someone is starting the year out like that. I was out for a bit today too and people just ARE NOT looking for us as I had a couple of dip shixx just come right over on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FJ12Ryder Posted January 20, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted January 20, 2014 Total suckage. Hope he heals quickly with no ill effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer luvtoleanit Posted January 20, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted January 20, 2014 Best wishes for recovery sir. Sorry to hear about this and you have my best wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted January 20, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted January 20, 2014 Sorry to hear. Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rush2112 Posted January 20, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted January 20, 2014 Prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery to Jim and those close to him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer WeazyBuddha Posted January 20, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted January 20, 2014 He is at McAllen Medical, I do not see that the hospital has a way to post messages for patients. I'll ask and if they do have something like that I will post up. Jim is now in ICU, a decision will apparently be made tomorrow on go-ahead with wrist surgery. I will update this thread with any news. I know VFRD dudes and dudettes are awesome. I met some of you when Jim and I rode the HillCounty in 06 or was it 07. F'ing butterflies. I think all of us got covered from head to toe. One of the best things was signing the FLAF, is it still around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dutchinterceptor Posted January 20, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted January 20, 2014 OH NO!! Thinking about you Jim and hope you are back on the road soon. Thanks for letting us know Weazy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Recalcitrance Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Prayers for a fast recovery and hopefully that girl learned her lesson. Please keep us updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzed_viffer Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Wishing Jim a speedy recovery. I wish they would just ban cell phones entirely while driving! Yeah me too - get well soon, Jim. And cellphones ARE banned here while driving, but you still see people talking on them while driving, or - worse still - texting. And they still have crashes, but are quick to hide the cellphone, but often get caught out because the police will check the phone records if they're suspicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer hondalover Posted January 20, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted January 20, 2014 Sorry to hear about Jim's accident. Prayers are headed his way. Was he riding his VFR or the KLR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted January 20, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted January 20, 2014 Tell Jim to Best wishes from across the pond! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspanglish Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Get well soon Jim... you were lucky... similar accident to that saw a buddy of mine with broken ribs, pneumotorax, broken collarbone, broken scapula, broken humerus, and much much more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted January 20, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted January 20, 2014 He is at McAllen Medical, I do not see that the hospital has a way to post messages for patients. I'll ask and if they do have something like that I will post up. Jim is now in ICU, a decision will apparently be made tomorrow on go-ahead with wrist surgery. I will update this thread with any news. I know VFRD dudes and dudettes are awesome. I met some of you when Jim and I rode the HillCounty in 06 or was it 07. F'ing butterflies. I think all of us got covered from head to toe. One of the best things was signing the FLAF, is it still around? There's a new FLAF now. Don't know what happen to the old one . Use to spend a lot of time in South Texas before the sewing industry went far south and then far east .. And use to fly into McAllen International Airport .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer grond1234 Posted January 20, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted January 20, 2014 Sorry to hear about this. GWS Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted January 20, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted January 20, 2014 It's been said quite a lot, never drive when you are not feeling 100%, that includes driving while mad or upset! I know that if I'm feeling under the weather or a little riled up, I avoid driving/riding as my concentration level is not where it should be. So insult to injury for this girl, having a fight with her boy friend and then causing an accident, lucky for her and especially for VFRJim2002, it could have been a lot worse. Get well soon Jim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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