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fjrchik · Oct 5, 2006

Hey everyone,

I recieved a call from FJR1300 (Marc) a little while ago that one of our friends has had an accident on the way to our event this weekend in Russellville, AR. RONBB has been airlifted to Springfield, he is conscious, but condition is unknown at this point. Ron had on full gear and had no external injuries except a bruise on his head, which is of big concern right now. Marc called his wife who is a doctor and she worked with the paramedics on site. Ron was riding with Marc, Beardo and Galaxyblue and they were just over the border into Arkansas on 125. He lost control on a curve and the bike flipped quite a few times. It is unknown why he wrecked. There wasn't anything on the road and he is an experienced rider.

Please keep Ron in your thoughts and prayers. And I will keep you posted on any more news I receive.

FJRMGM · Oct 5, 2006

Damn - hate to hear that. Those Arkansas roads can be tricky..

Hang in there Friend - we are sending good Karma..

bmwhd · Oct 5, 2006

Double Damn! I hate to hear that! Please keep us posted.

DocDanDC · Oct 5, 2006

Good thing he was wearing full gear. Cuz you just never know...... Get well soon.

zzkenoman · Oct 5, 2006

Our prayers for him.

Warchild · Oct 5, 2006

This is no good to hear.....

Full gear sounds like he had a helmet on... so to get a bruise on the head means he had to have smacked it pretty good during the getoff.

Thinking about him...... please post any updates as they are know.....

OrangevaleFJR · Oct 5, 2006

Prayers/good vibes on their way...heal fast.

fjrchik · Oct 5, 2006

I was told he was out for a good 5 minutes after the crash. He told paramedics the last thing he remembered was being at the lake. He didn't remember riding today.

rogdeb · Oct 5, 2006

We'll be keeping good thoughts for you Ron.

Rog & Debs

Mogambo · Oct 5, 2006

OrangevaleFJR said:
Prayers/good vibes on their way...heal fast.

+1

teerex51 · Oct 5, 2006

fjrchik said:
I was told he was out for a good 5 minutes after the crash. He told paramedics the last thing he remembered was being at the lake. He didn't remember riding today.

C'mon Ron, hang in there bro. We want to read your post next telling us all you're fine.

Stef

Warchild · Oct 5, 2006

fjrchik said:
He told paramedics....

Well, that's a good sign right there, if he's alert enough to communicate.

Very common for victims of a mishap to not recall the trauma itself, particularly soon after it occurs...

Rogue · Oct 5, 2006

That really sucks! Prayers to him.

Chief · Oct 5, 2006

HERES WISHING FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY.

Cdogman · Oct 5, 2006

+1 on all good stuff said here. Thank god for the full gear, esp hedbucket. Man, what to say, it makes me sad. Best wishes. Please keep informed

//cdog//

trimmantom · Oct 5, 2006

Hoping and praying for a speedy recovery for you Ron,God bless.

Geezer · Oct 5, 2006

Head injuries like that can be very tricky. Good sign that he was awake and talking coherently. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

KSFJR · Oct 5, 2006

What a sad beginning to the start of a beautiful weekend for all of you. Best wishes and Godspeed Ron.

Chester

Bounce · Oct 5, 2006

First: All my wishes for minimal injuries and a full and speedy recovery.

Second: DAMN! This is something I didn't want to hear about anyone. AR roads are not designed to be predictable. See your exit out of a curve before pushing. Watch for the loss of horizon (elevation drop right out of sight on the other side might hide a hard turn). No one knows what bit Ron but we sure don't want anyone else bit.

Third: I'm trying to send out positive vibes to everyone else for a safe weekend.

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