long time no post. sons accident. riders be carefull

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20-08-14, 03:11 PM
newnut

long time no post. sons accident. riders be carefull

hi guys and gals. just thought i'd post a couple of pics to remind you all that accidents are sometimes unavoidable, my son recently got his first road bike. we built it together, his pride and joy. that was untill a modeo decided to swing across his lane to grab a parking space, apparantly he didnt see the bright yellow bike my son was on. thankfully he's alive, with a few extra screws and plates in his elbow now. this was sunday just gone. 17/8/14
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20-08-14, 03:17 PM
pluggedinpete

Ouch! That must have hurt!
20-08-14, 03:38 PM
Conehead

That is a massive crash. Glad he is ok.
20-08-14, 04:17 PM
Nelly

Jesus. That's a big prang. Glad your boy is ok(ish) though fella
20-08-14, 04:39 PM
WR6133

Glad he is ok. That looks like one hell of a impact it's snapped the frame at the head.
20-08-14, 05:03 PM
newnut

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Originally Posted by WR6133

Glad he is ok. That looks like one hell of a impact it's snapped the frame at the head.

indeed it has, at its widest point too! you can see where he landed in the back ground you can just make out the paramedic crouched over him.
20-08-14, 06:00 PM
Trev

Jesus, glad to hear he's on the mend, best wishes for a full recovery. TBH I was kind of glad when my lad decided against a bike after a prang on his 'ped that only left him with a broken to and smashed forks but could have been so much worse.
20-08-14, 06:52 PM
newnut

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Originally Posted by Trev

Jesus, glad to hear he's on the mend, best wishes for a full recovery. TBH I was kind of glad when my lad decided against a bike after a prang on his 'ped that only left him with a broken to and smashed forks but could have been so much worse.

Im kinda hoping the same, but if he's anything like myself and his grandad, he'll not be put off. he doesnt seem to be yet!!
20-08-14, 07:04 PM
shiftyblake

Get well boy !
20-08-14, 07:09 PM
Dabz

crikey that's a very nasty accident and looks like he travelled a huge distance. Good to hear he's not worse off given those pics
20-08-14, 07:47 PM
matthews677

wow glad to hear your son is on the mend. looks like he got off lightly from those pics
20-08-14, 08:42 PM
Burbler

Oooo my ! Don't like looking at that very much. Give him my best wishes. A VERY unlucky and lucky lad.
20-08-14, 08:57 PM
BB

Ouch, sorry to see these pics but good to hear he is on the mend GWS
20-08-14, 10:11 PM
Last Train

Nasty, hope he heals well newnut
20-08-14, 10:54 PM
Rabb

OMG - Ouch!
Glad he's on the mend - I wish him a speedy recovery
Where was this ?
20-08-14, 11:50 PM
newnut

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Originally Posted by Rabb

OMG - Ouch!
Glad he's on the mend - I wish him a speedy recovery
Where was this ?

In Crowthorne, Berkshire. thats where we live, but originally we're from swindon. a few of you may remember myself (fireblade) and my dad JJ with the triumph t595
21-08-14, 06:15 AM
Rabb

Quote:

Originally Posted by newnut

In Crowthorne, Berkshire. thats where we live, but originally we're from swindon. a few of you may remember myself (fireblade) and my dad JJ with the triumph t595

Ah - I thought it was another village that I know.
GWS Fella
21-08-14, 09:51 PM
Dan

That's horrific - hope it doesn't put the lad off biking though.
29-08-14, 12:29 PM
Vulcanboy

I hope your young man recovers fully. Wow.
29-08-14, 09:18 PM
Red Zed 1

that looks a big hit..lucky to have escaped with apparent minor injuries..hope he has a speedy recovery..if he's like my son he wont be put off,they generally bounce better than us old'uns..
14-09-14, 09:58 PM
newnut

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Originally Posted by Big_al_+_kate

that looks a big hit..lucky to have escaped with apparent minor injuries..hope he has a speedy recovery..if he's like my son he wont be put off,they generally bounce better than us old'uns..

True, he did bounce well apparently according to witnesses. He's on the mend well. can reach his face again now with his hand so he's getting there. will never gain full use of his arm again unfortunately.
On the riding note, his new bike im building is ready in the next two weeks, so he'll be back on the road soon. could finish it sooner but delaying it on purpose to aid his healing.

Thanks for all your kind words guys!
15-09-14, 08:18 PM
Republic

Best wishes for a speedy recovery,
18-09-14, 08:43 PM
Coombzie

Hope he recovers quickly and jumps back on the bike asap :)
18-09-14, 09:28 PM
shiftyblake

A quick question roughly how fast was that accident at?
18-09-14, 10:15 PM
newnut

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Originally Posted by shiftyblake

A quick question roughly how fast was that accident at?

unfortunately we have no idea as my son has no recollection of the accident. according to witnesses, speed wasn't an issue on either part. that being said, the lads bike was only an aprilia rs50.
19-09-14, 04:41 PM
shiftyblake

Hope he is mending well in any case... horrible when its your kids