Saw bad M/C wreck on the way to work this morning.

[Panman]

On the way into work this morning I had a guy following me on a M/C, we were headed down the street and I saw this mini van pull up to the stop sign I wondered if she was going to pull out or wait, she waited. The guy on the M/C was 40 or 50 yards back at a real safe distance and I had hope the van wouldn't pull out in front of him, it didn't it T-Boned him. I don't know why but I was watching in my mirror and saw it. This little road is frontage road for the freeway, it's a 50 mile a hour road. When the van hit him **** went every where all of the plastic on the front of the van was flying! I pulled a u-turn went back trying to call it in at the same time. I was afraid I was going to find a dead man as he was 50 to 75 feet south on the road we were traveling, when I new help was on the way I turned my attention to the rider as I could see his hand moving. I got down on my knees and asked him how he was doing, he told me alright thought maybe his legs where broken as they were numb. I took his had and held it and we agreed that he shouldn't move till the aid crew go there. I asked his name and he told me it was Sam, Sam's glove had came off the hand I was holding and he mentioned that, I saw it a few feet away and retrieved it for him telling him that I might have to start wearing gloves that had a strap to hold they on incase of a get of.

By then the aid crew got there and took over, the sheriffs had me do the accident report deal. He was aware enough that he gave me his home phone so I could call his wife and let her know what was going on, I told her I would call her back as soon as I knew where they were taking him.

I so wanted to go punch that lady out! Even from fifty feet away I new she was freaked out, she didn't even come down and ask about him. I also know that we all make mistake's and never did say anything to her.

The medic's got him on a back board after checking him out and cutting his gear off they loaded him in the back of the aid unit. They told me they were taking him to Colby street in Everett not Harborview in Seattle so I wish him luck and let him know I'd call his wife again. I called Sam's wife back and let her know that he was still alert but I thought that he might be going into light shock I let her know where they were taking him and gave her my number hoping she would let me know how he is doing.

The sad thing is was one of the sheriff's told me that he was glad I called because it was tough on him as he did it way to often, he thanked me as I turned to go to work. I all most went looking for a bar!

****!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I usually ride the van pool and I was real close to riding but weather was suppose to turn to crap. I drove in to so I could work OT as my desk is piled but now I don't feel like working.

I guess I wrote this as a vent as I'm a little wound up and also just to say sometimes no matter what you do, you can't avoid it. When I talked to Sam he said he didn't even see it coming.

Ride safe, to much of this going on right now.

 

[feeger]

Wow, sorry to hear about this. I know it's tough to see/be involved with the aftermath of a mc accident. Best wishes to the rider for a full recovery.

 

[FJR Flyer]

Panman,

I would say he was damn lucky you were there and paying attention. Good on ya for taking care of the rider as well as making the call. Although I hope I never need someone like you, I hope they're there if I do. And I hope we would all do the same.

And although it probably won't happen, I hope they throw whatever book they can at the van driver.

 

[wheatonFJR]

GOOD on you for helping that poor guy. I hope he mends well.

 

[Big Shasta]

WOW...That sucks. Good for you, helping the guy out.

Praying for Sam.

 

[Bogey907]

GOOD on you for helping that poor guy. I hope he mends well.

+1 +1 +1

Good for helping!

 

[Auburn]

panman, glad you were there to help Sam and to give the sheriff an I witness account of what happened. Otherwise who knows what he would have concluded.

Hope Sam makes a full recovery soon.

 

[Niehart]

Pan, your the man. Lots of good Karma coming your way!

 

[Panman]

Sam's wife just called and gave me a report. Both angles shattered and the right knee cap broke in half. He was hit on the right side.

What made this personal was the gal didn't come back and even see how Sam was doing or say sorry.

I'm not a eye for a eye guy, my poop stinks and I know it. I won't be checking my blood presure for a day or two!

 

[NMRoadRunner]

This is a painful reminder of the 2 second rule when following another vehicle, be it a cage or motorcycle. There should be no more then a 2 second delay between you and who you are following. I know this may sound dumb but if the vehicle which is about to pull into traffic or make a left hand in front of you has more then 2 seconds of room they may pull out "trying" to make it thinking they have enough time, or if your following only 2 seconds behind they will probably "see you", just as they see the vehicle your following, and not pull out. It may not sound like a safe following distance, but I've seen it work many, many times. I hope the rider in the story above is doing well, God speed his recovery.

 

[johnny80s]

Let us know how Sam is doing when you can. I think good thoughts for him.

 

[BikerGeek99]

GOOD on you for helping that poor guy. I hope he mends well.

Gunny!

 

[happyPuppy]

Good for you. People like you make me have hope for humanity. I was at a doctors appt on Colby near Hewitt. Providence is a great Hospital so no worries. I probably would have heard the sirens. Prayers Sam gets over this and kick back for the day, you deserve it

 

[Mizz Bustanut]

Let us know how Sam is doing when you can. I think good thoughts for him.

+1. His was lucky to have you nearby.

-_-

 

[N_Lindz]

I’ve never seen a motorcycle accident happen, but I have been first on scene to two now.

Both of them were deer strikes… an older man and his wife, wife was ok (hysterical, hadn’t even called 911 yet) the man had to be life-flighted and faced MONTHS of recovery, but is doing just fine now (and is back on his hog). The other one was a younger guy on a dual sport. Both riders lived to tell the tale… and both decided to start wearing gear after their accidents.

Wishing Sam a speedy recovery and karma owes you one (if not two).

 

[rogdeb]

panman, glad you were there to help Sam and to give the sheriff an I witness account of what happened. Otherwise who knows what he would have concluded.
Hope Sam makes a full recovery soon.

Ditto Panman -- lucky you were at hand for the poor guy.

 

[Intech]

There are always greater forces at work. One of those put you where you needed to be for Sam. Even though you didn't do anything medically for him, other than keep him immobile, just talking to him and comforting him may have saved his life. It was apparent that the woman was going to be no help for him. Thanks for being there for a fellow rider. Good karma going Sam's way for a full recovery and to you too, because what you went through was traumatic too.

 

[Toecutter]

Bad to hear. What kind of gear was Sam wearing?

 

[High Desert Rider]

Wow! Glad you were there to help. I am sure the lady was in shock. Sad that she didn't at least show a sign of a heart though. I am sure realization will kick in as soon as she hears the reports from the sherriff and insurance people.