Gadzooks Mike Injured Returning Home From Cumberland Gap

Badbob · 10-02-2007, 12:36 AM

I don't know what happened. His wife sent me an email.

Both his legs and one shoulder are broken but he says he is OK otherwise.

I'll post updates as I receive them.

Dupo · 10-02-2007, 12:49 AM

Oh man. I hate getting this kind of news.

PLEASE keep us updated Bob!

Thoughts go out tonight to Mike and his wife. Have a speedy recovery my friend.

Water Warrior 2 · 10-02-2007, 06:39 AM

Ouch, that's gotta hurt. Best wishes for the best in health care and a speedy recovery. Please keep us updated when you can.

davidc83 · 10-02-2007, 06:50 AM

keep us updated. I feel bad about this. I rode with Mike at the meet. We all had a good time socializing.

**jonathan180iq** · 10-02-2007, 08:50 AM

Crap! That sucks. If Mike reads this, I hope he knows we are thinking about him.

Take Care,
Jonathan

trykemike · 10-02-2007, 11:28 AM

My thoughts are with you mike. I've been down at least 5 times over the years broken collar bone , wrist.

SPEEDY RECOVEREY !!!!!!!!!!!!

Badbob · 10-03-2007, 07:23 PM

Mike is in Chattanooga TN Erlanger Hospital. He will be in the hospital there another week and in good spirits all things considered

The accident occurred on US41 south in Chatsworth GA when a car started to pullout in front of him from parking lot. He got ready to brake and the car stopped Mike relaxed a bit relaxed a little removed hand and toe from the brake. The guy changed his mind and pulled out in front of him. He laid the bike down hit the car and was thrown into the air. He told me he hit his head three times although how he had enough wits about him to count them is beyond me. His right femur is broken in three places. His left ankle is broken and a torn rotator cuff. He has had surgery on his ankle and leg and now can't go through metal detectors at the airport any more.

He was wearing a helmet, gloves, boots and jacket. He said they all worked. The only road rash he has is a small spot one hand where the glove let go. They were batting gloves not motorcycle gloves.

The bike is probably totaled. As we all know used GZ250s are not worth much it doesn't take much damage to total one.

More updates as I get them.

**jonathan180iq** · 10-03-2007, 08:03 PM

What did the accident report look like? Will the driver be paying for the damages?

Badbob · 10-03-2007, 08:38 PM

The driver will have to pay. He was charged and admitted guilt so it seems pretty much cut and dried. I don't know what he was charged with.

**jonathan180iq** · 10-04-2007, 08:22 AM

Awesome! Looks like new digs for Mike, once he recovers. Silver lining.

10-02-2007, 12:36 AM	#1
Badbob Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 945	Gadzooks Mike Injured Returning Home From Cumberland Gap I don't know what happened. His wife sent me an email. Both his legs and one shoulder are broken but he says he is OK otherwise. I'll post updates as I receive them. __________________ My GZ250 Blog Facebook Pinterest Google+ Tumblr YouTube Lumber Jocks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-02-2007, 12:49 AM	#2
Dupo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Allentown, Pa Posts: 1,255	Oh man. I hate getting this kind of news. PLEASE keep us updated Bob! Thoughts go out tonight to Mike and his wife. Have a speedy recovery my friend. __________________ Photography Gallery *updated url - new site! Motorcycle Blog Facebook
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10-02-2007, 06:39 AM	#3
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Ouch, that's gotta hurt. Best wishes for the best in health care and a speedy recovery. Please keep us updated when you can. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-02-2007, 08:50 AM	#5
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Crap! That sucks. If Mike reads this, I hope he knows we are thinking about him. Take Care, Jonathan Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-02-2007, 11:28 AM	#6
trykemike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: toronto ont canada Posts: 177	My thoughts are with you mike. I've been down at least 5 times over the years broken collar bone , wrist. SPEEDY RECOVEREY !!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ sds4
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10-02-2007, 06:50 AM	#4
davidc83 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 184	keep us updated. I feel bad about this. I rode with Mike at the meet. We all had a good time socializing.
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10-03-2007, 07:23 PM	#7
Badbob Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 945	UPDATE Mike is in Chattanooga TN Erlanger Hospital. He will be in the hospital there another week and in good spirits all things considered The accident occurred on US41 south in Chatsworth GA when a car started to pullout in front of him from parking lot. He got ready to brake and the car stopped Mike relaxed a bit relaxed a little removed hand and toe from the brake. The guy changed his mind and pulled out in front of him. He laid the bike down hit the car and was thrown into the air. He told me he hit his head three times although how he had enough wits about him to count them is beyond me. His right femur is broken in three places. His left ankle is broken and a torn rotator cuff. He has had surgery on his ankle and leg and now can't go through metal detectors at the airport any more. He was wearing a helmet, gloves, boots and jacket. He said they all worked. The only road rash he has is a small spot one hand where the glove let go. They were batting gloves not motorcycle gloves. The bike is probably totaled. As we all know used GZ250s are not worth much it doesn't take much damage to total one. More updates as I get them. __________________ My GZ250 Blog Facebook Pinterest Google+ Tumblr YouTube Lumber Jocks
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10-03-2007, 08:03 PM	#8
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	What did the accident report look like? Will the driver be paying for the damages?
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10-03-2007, 08:38 PM	#9
Badbob Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 945	The driver will have to pay. He was charged and admitted guilt so it seems pretty much cut and dried. I don't know what he was charged with. __________________ My GZ250 Blog Facebook Pinterest Google+ Tumblr YouTube Lumber Jocks
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10-04-2007, 08:22 AM	#10
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Awesome! Looks like new digs for Mike, once he recovers. Silver lining.
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