RVTPilot Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Earlier tonight, I had my first motorcycle accident in almost 20 years of riding. I had fallen down once or twice, but never hit. Well suffice it to say, my cherry (and a couple other things) have been busted. What makes it frustrating was that I was hit by some rookie biker who had his little cruiser less than a week. Here are the basics:I was riding on the 35 mph 2 lane road that my subdivision is connected to. I was on thr left side of my lane and went to make the right off of the road onto my SD side street and the guy behind me tried to pass me on the right as I slowed to make the turn. Mind you, the only way you can turn is right. Turn left, and you'll end up in a nursery's field. I had signaled, braked, and was leaning into the turn when he T-boned me. The bike lowsided, but it pitched me off in front of both bikes, of which mine caught up with me. At the scene, the guy said nothing, just stood around in disbelief. Thankfully, the folks who's yard I slid through the intersection into were in their driveway and called 911. And within moments, several witnesses were there all saying (or asking) the same thing..."Did this guy actually do that?!" My right side took all the damage on both me and the RC, save for a sprained left thumb. My right knee is sprained, but not too bad really. The worst damage is a broken right hand and possible damage to my wrist. (And yes, I am right handed.) I go see the ortho surgeon later today, and I have my x-rays on CD. But thanks to being shod in my armored leather, brand F*CKING new Oxtars, lid and SP-1s, I am relatively okay. I will be good to ride again. I feel like I was hit by a bus, not a bike, but the vicodin helps with that.The Mrs. stayed at the scene after the ambulance took me off, and her dad talked with the traffic CSI guys. The other rider (some greenhorn foreign guy) actually told the cops, "He hit me when I tried to pass him on the right!" He was cited, and apparently insured, but continued to argue with the cops that I turned into him. The cop eventually told him you don't get it, and quit arguing before they do more. I will know more when I get my copy of the PR this afternoon.The Mrs. happened to have our digital camera with her (and unfortunately our kids) and took tons of pics of the bike and the scene. I will post them as soon as we get them downloaded.Compared to a lot of guys, my accident is small time. I know I got off light for the most part. But were it not for my boots and CE armor in my sleeves, my right arem would have been shattered, along with my ankle. I am known to be the anal gear guy in my group...and thanks to being such, will continue to be once I get back on the bike. It was the difference between coming home from the hospital after a few hours and a few hours of emergency surgery.Thanks for lending an ear, and I will update things as they progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremygsxr Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 amazing! wtf is wrong with people? glad your okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Glad you're OK dude! I know a couple acquaintances who T-boned each other a few years ago........and weren't so lucky. Glad you were!Sounds like it's a good thing you had witnesses, since this guy obviously has no clue what he did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v65rider Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Glad you are ok for the most part! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul2280 Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 glad to hear you made it......cant believe that noob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 glad to hear you are ok even though there are a few injurys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweezel Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Damn dude, that sucks big time. I'm glad your okay, relatively speaking. How bad is the bike? I love the RC51's, sucks to hear about one going down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Good to hear your none the worse for wear (all in all), glad it wasn't worse.Where exactly did it happen? The only nursery around here that I can think of is off Rt 83 as you're heading towards Avon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saidin270 Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Glad to hear your ok man hope your out riding again soon. Thats why I always gear up even if Im going down the street. Never know when something like that will happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Glad to hear you're okay. What a fucking dumbass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Drordy Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Some people are lucky I don't own a gun...Glad to hear you're ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 What a douche that guy is.Glad you're OK, and way to represent good gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2insanezx10r Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Good to see your OK. We had a 17 yr old get killed yesterday in Springfield. Big loss. RIP little man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progrmr Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Glad you're OK! What a freakin' sight that must've been - that dumbass coming right at you and nailing you...good lord.Glad too that you had your gear - you can only do so much on your bike and there will always be things that can happen totally outside of the realm of the riders control. Gear helps to deal with that!Get better quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleCock Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Glad to hear that you were wearing gear! Get yourself healed up first, there's always time to get your bike repaired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfman Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Heal up quick.. Its good to hear you had your gear on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisoh Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Sorry to here, and sorry to here the jerk behind you trying to blame you for making a right turn... Was your turn signal still blinking when the cop got there?I hope you make ok by his insurance man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fasttc Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Glad to hear you are ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Damn that sucks man! Glad you are ok and only limbs are damaged! People suck. Hope you heal fast man!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InyaAzz Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Glad you're OK. From having been there...I can say first hand that gear is a necessity. Without it, you would have been road rashed and banged up all to hell.That 'hit by a bus' feeling will go away soon. You don't feel it at first (adrenaline) but when it kicks in...ouch.Be sure to hire a lawyer and get what's coming to you. Also be aware that once your insurance company finds out you've been in an accident, or what they 'think' is an accident, they will want to go after the other rider. Annnnnd if you've already settled with the other rider, they will come after you to get reimbursed.Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhaoticRebel Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 That sucks, but glad to hear you're ok. I had a truck pass me on the right as I was making a right turn one time...scared the crap outta me because we missed each other by a matter of inches. People are f'n stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVTPilot Posted April 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Good to hear your none the worse for wear (all in all), glad it wasn't worse.Where exactly did it happen? The only nursery around here that I can think of is off Rt 83 as you're heading towards Avon.I live off of 83, just north of Ctr Ridge. (Mildred Dr.) I wa hit turning onto Mildred while on 83. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVTPilot Posted April 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Thanks to everyone for the well wishes. It sincerely means a lot, especially being a newb around here.Update on the wrist: Broke two metacarpals and the bone that extends from the base of the ring finger to my right wrist. Nothing requires surgery, so 6-8 weeks and I am good! The police report won't be available until tomorrow, but I am getting ducks in a row for a fight. If this guy did something this dumb on the street, he probably isn't any smarter about his insurance.Will get the bike pics up as soon as I can 'shop them down to something small enough for the post.Healing well and spirits are high. I am very lucky and things could have been much worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exSRAaron Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Newb or not, you're still a fellow rider and friend,glad to hear ur doing a little better, hopefully you'll get everything worked out quickly and get back on the road soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InyaAzz Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 where are u getting your repair work done? I pray the other guy didn't have safe auto or any other type of budget insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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