Riding buddy crashed

[thompsonian]

Don't know the full details yet, but a riding buddy of mine apparently just crashed a few hours ago on his way home from a Bike Night in Charleston. From what I was told he lost it about 15 miles from home in the median and hit an embankment. He called another from my riding group saying he crashed, but didn't know exactley where he was. So my friends called the State Police and then went out looking for him. Turns out the found him and had him life flighted to CAMC. The last thing they knew was he had a possible broken C-1 vertebrae. Don't know what that means for him ( para/quad-palegic or what ). I should hear more by the AM and pass the word along. Just if you all out there could keep some good thoughts in mind I'm sure he'd appreciate it.

-Dave

 

[Wicked Webby]

Dave,

Put a prayer down range for him. Been in a similiar situation, except I was there and my best friend was critical, it is a sick feeling either way.

WW

 

[Wild72]

Sending some his way. Hope you get some good news this morning on his condition.

 

[jekirby]

Will do. :thumbsup:

 

[ShinyPartsUp]

Prayers sent for him and his family/friends.

 

[drew231506]

He'll be in my thoughts.

 

[Taff]

Don't know the full details yet, but a riding buddy of mine apparently just crashed a few hours ago on his way home from a Bike Night in Charleston. From what I was told he lost it about 15 miles from home in the median and hit an embankment. He called another from my riding group saying he crashed, but didn't know exactley where he was. So my friends called the State Police and then went out looking for him. Turns out the found him and had him life flighted to CAMC. The last thing they knew was he had a possible broken C-1 vertebrae. Don't know what that means for him ( para/quad-palegic or what ). I should hear more by the AM and pass the word along. Just if you all out there could keep some good thoughts in mind I'm sure he'd appreciate it.
-Dave

Dave,

Sorry to hear about this bad news.

I will be hoping and praying that everything will be OK.

 

[Toecutter]

Well, if he called with a broken C1 it's probably not broken that bad. That's what makes a person stop breathing. Unless things get worse (swelling) he may recover. Either way, I will add to the flow of positive thought for him.

 

[RiderCoach Lar]

Ditto.

Let us know when you get a positive update.

 

[sonicspeed]

have him in my prayers

 

[raclow]

Prayers sent his way for a speedy recovery.

 

[kaitsdad]

I'm holding my breath for him - prayers outbound.

 

[Randy]

Thoughts are with you. The body is capable of performing some awesome miracles. Hoping he pulls through with a full recovery.

 

[Warchild]

Good karma vibes inbound...... hope to hear some good news about this!

 

[wheatonFJR]

Prayers sent...

 

[NoCage]

Sorry about your pal. Said a prayer for him... keep us posted.

 

[RockiesRider]

Prayers and healing thoughts have gone and will continue to go out!

 

[Bounce]

The last thing they knew was he had a possible broken C-1 vertebrae.

C1 is right below the base of the skull (C7 being down closer to the shoulders). Hopefully it won't mean anything more than imobilizing his neck/head and letting is heal. Send him our wishes for a full and speedy recovery.

 

[TheAxeman]

I always hate to hear things like this. Best wishes for your pal and I hope everything works out positively.