ICEMAN1647545504 Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Yes it did happen... I was going on 70eb in the fast lane doing about 65-70mph when a van from the lane next to me switched lanes without signal because the trafic in their lane was slowing down to about 35mph... They were so close I had no time to react and it all happened so fast... I hit the back of the van, got thrown off the bike, hit the wall, slid for 30-40 yards min, the bike as it was tumbling down the freeway hit me and rolled over me... I was in "full" gear, jacket, helmet, gloves... My head is ringing from hitting the wall, my back is road rashed, both my legs have road rash (my knees are the worst), both arms (my right one is very bad), all my fingers except for 2 are road rashed, I have lost all my finger tips on my right hand and two on my left. The bike got towed away so I dont have pics yet, but I'm sure it's done with... Point of the story is... Wear your helmet, wear your gear... I would not have been typing this if I wasn't... Thank you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Glad to see you are OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 HOLY FUCK! Glad you are okay!!! Are / were you in the hospital? Stories like this are why I got a FF Helmet! KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbutera2112 Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 wow ice, if you need anything let me know man...that sucks atleast you had gear on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 dang man! Glad to hear you're ok! any broken bones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcz06 Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Glad your ok, some people are complete idiots on the road. Did the van stop or anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 man call me if you need anything! glad you r alive and kinda well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN1647545504 Posted August 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 No broken bones... Got released from the hospital last night... The doctor was amazed that I didnt have anything broken... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 did he get a ticket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hot_wire Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Sounds like a hell of a crash. Glad you're alive. Don't you wish you had it on film? Sounds kinda cinematic with the bike bouncing back over your head haha! You didn't mention if the van stopped. I'd be pretty upset with them.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 ouch glad you didn't get dead get well soon hit me up sometime I'm working nights right down the street from your cousins shop at oriley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN1647545504 Posted August 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 The van stoped... He had no choice... There was a cop right behind us and saw the whole thing... I got lucky on that... He got a ticked for an inpropper lane change or something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDHG940 Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Good to hear you will be ok man, going down 65mph and bike going over you, very lucky it wasnt worse for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro1647545510 Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Yikes. That sounds rough. Glad you made it out alright, hope you have a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linc5.0 Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 glad your alright. reminds me why i need to wear my gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Ouch, sounds nasty. At least you were wearing all gear and still have your head on your shoulders. Hope you have a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Sorry to hear bout that man, get well! My uncle had as similar experience and he was tore to shreds too even through his gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 With those injuries, sounds like you may get a nice insurance settlement out of the deal, if that's any consulation. Luckily you didn't break anything! Things like this are why I stopped riding...I know that would eventually happen to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 damn ice, we will have to get a beer soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 sorry to hear man. all the gear, all the time! let know if you need anything man, you got my number just hit me up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comebackkid Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Wow Hope you feel better soon. That's why I stick to 4 wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Wow!!!! Did it all feel like it was happening in slow motion??? Hope you have a speedy recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Question about your bike, do you have loud pipes on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 WOW Glad you're okay for sure. You must be tough as hell to not have suffered any more serious injuries. Good luck on the recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciongirl Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 glad you are alright... hope you get better soon i hate to see this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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