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From: Joey Kelley <sandp...@gmail.com>
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Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2012 09:40:54
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Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Be safe out there
Allen,
Please send Bob a well wishes message on behalf of all of us
on the Nighthawk Lovers Group.
-Joey
On Wed, Sep 5, 2012 at 9:33 AM, Allen Thomas <althomas...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I know that riders suppress the knowledge that our sport is dangerous, and
> most avoid looking at the reality of the risks we take. The VFR list I'm a
> member is having a rally this weekend and one of their members who was
> traveling there was the victim of a hit and run.
>
> All -
>
> Thank you for the thoughts and prayers. I will need them down the long road
> to recovery.
>
> Unfortunately, the doctors were unable to save my leg. It had to be
> amputated just above the knee. While this probably ends my motorcycle riding
> career, I am fortunate to be alive. Given a choice between riding and my
> wife and children, I prefer the latter.
>
> I had just pulled off to the side of the expressway (an easy 10 to 12 feet
> from the roadway, if not more, on I-90E) to check the directions on my GPS.
> I missed my exit and all the other nearby exists were closed due to
> construction. I did not want to ride and distract myself, ya know.
>
> Didn't even get a chance to get off the bike. All I remember is the impact
> from a vehicle traveling at highway speed. The world swirled around me
> numerous times, and thankfully I ended up on the side of the road and not IN
> the roadway. Witnesses apparently said the impact sent me 'flying into the
> air', but didn't specify how high or how long.
>
> The vehicle hit the left side of the bike, demolishing the LH hard luggage
> case. That's how it all but severed my left leg at the scene.
>
> As I lay there looking down at what used to be my leg, I knew that I had to
> put a tourniquet on it or I would die. I took my rain jacket off and
> fashioned one out of it. Doctors said I saved my own life, and could not
> believe I did it myself. I *had* to - none of the bystanders would do it. I
> finally got someone to hold it tight after about 4-5 minutes. The guy ended
> up living only a couple miles from where I live in Howell, MI.
>
> My left clavicle is broken, and my right foot is bruised up pretty good. But
> no other serious injuries. Haven't seen my helmet yet, so I don't know if
> there was any impact. No internal injuries. All in all, other than the loss
> of my leg just above the knee, I am OK - and *alive*.
>
> It was a hit and run. Driver did NOT stop, but many pieces of the vehicle
> remained on-scene. I believe some of the witnesses gave a description of the
> vehicle, too, but I have yet to be contacted by law enforcement of any kind.
> I hope they find the son-of-a-bitch.
>
> Another surgery is scheduled for tomorrow, essentially to put the final
> touches on what will eventually be what's left of my left leg. No idea yet
> when I can go home.
>
> I will try to update the list, but it is very strenuous in doing so.
>
> Please be careful out there and have a safe WDGAH 16.
>
> Regards,
>
> Bob
>
>
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