[spicy]

Sorry about the title -- it's late and I really have no idea what else to call it.

I just got off the phone with Jeff (fellow NESR member cras4u), who's apparently been in an motorcycle accident. He's just woken up from surgery/anaesthetic/whatever -- I guess he had been riding on River St. in Peabody/Danvers by Richardson's when he rounded a bend and found an oncoming van in his lane.

He seemed relatively in good shape, at least in decent spirits (though that might've just been the painkillers) -- said he hit the van pretty much head-on, and got spun off the bike. His knee was fractured and he dislocated his shoulder. He said his bike didn't look too bad, but his gear was pretty knackered (jacket was ok, helmet = totally fucked), but whatever, that stuff is considerably more replaceable than he is. He's a good kid with lots of enthusiasm.

At any rate, I thought I'd post and just ask that people keep him in your thoughts (or if you're religious, do whatever you do) and remind everyone to be super, extra careful. He's incredibly lucky, so he might've used up all the luck for NESR members -- you don't get too many close calls or situations like this (about as ideal a serious crash as can be had).

I'll try and post more info when I hear it, I'm hoping to go visit him at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston over the weekend sometime -- I'm sure anyone else is welcome to tag along, just PM me if you need to.

Alright, well, time to go back to bed. Take care, all.

~Spicy

[wylee]

Ouch! Don't let 'em short ya on the pain killers.

Here's to a speedy recovery.

[brendanp]

Ooh...that sux. That is kinda in my neck of the woods. WTF? Glad you are fucking alive man. Get well soon. Soo sorry to hear this.
Please keep us updated. If you can get me the info, I will pay him a visit, he's from my town.

[reiobard]

good luck, a shame that it is happening so early in the year. Heal up bro...

[Triumphdog]

heres to a speedy recovery and a good lawsuit.

[KillBill]

Way to early in the season.
Hope you heal up fast

[ahtune69]

Fucking van!!! Gotta watch for these friggin drivers, heal up man.

[Doc]

Damn! Glad to hear he is ok. Well wishes sent.

If anyone can post up an addy and a room number we can bombard him with cards and condoms!

[jimaug87]

This kid's having some bad luck. Last season he took a curve too quick and ended up in the woods (uninjured and un damaged), and now someone not paying attention hits him while he's out enjoying one of the first nice days of the season.

[MissTwisties]

Glad to see the helmet did it's job! In a crash a lid is a one time use but if it does it's job it was very well worth it. So sorry to hear about the crash...glad he is still here with us..

Yeah what he said...post up an address or something, I'd like to send a card too...

[Truth]

glad to hear hes alright heal up quick man

[eboos]

Best wishes. Good thing for good gear.

[imkindafkedup]

I'm going to be visiting him today I think. I'll give everyone the room Nukber when I get it.

[bigred875]

bummer...heal up soon!

[ff36buell]

Hey Aaron, did that happen in Middleton by Richardsons? there was a pretty bad crash they were talking about over the radios (next FD over from me) didn't get details though.. and yes... if hes alright, next step is a GREAT lawsuit... heres to a speedy recovery.... Just saw Mikes other post... dangerous road... i love riding it but way too many sharp blind corners... met more than one dumptruck/moving truck 18 wheeler style down there

[markbvt]

Relieved to hear he wasn't injured too badly! Best wishes, Jeff!

--mark

[imkindafkedup]

Originally Posted by ff36buell

Hey if hes alright, next step is a GREAT lawsuit...

Unfortunately it's going to be a he said she said type of deal, so the chances of getting anything out of a lawsuit may be slim. However, there may not be to much harm in trying.

[spicy]

yeah nick, it was on river road -- goes from rte 62 to 114 and puts you out at that stoplight probably 200yds down the street from richardsons. good road, but dangerous.

dunno when it happened, but i'd be willing to bet that yeah, that's the accident that was going over the radios...

[R1slowflyer]

that sux.

He made it out in one piece thats a good thing.

Hopefully he'll be healed up for this summer.

[ff36buell]

actually, prob. not that hard to figure out fault.... police just need to see where vehicles end up... match to tire marks b/c somebody panicked and locked 'em up... just natural inclination... voila... if the van was on the wrong side of the road... guilty as charged

[brendanp]

As far as lawsuit, the most you'll get is what his policy is worth and nothing more. My mother lost her life to a $25,000.00 policy. She was worth a fuck of a lot more than that.....

[l3uddha]

wow thank god that wasn't worse. take care dude!!!

[OreoGitorio]

Oh shit!

Aaron, let me know when you go see him, it's a busy weekend for me but I'd really like to & join ya.

[schleppy]

I was supposed to help him with some wiring on his bike this weekend, shit man.

I'm glad he's ok, give him my best, and tell him I'm still more than happy to help him work on the bike (if it's still intact).

Edit: I just sent him a text message. I hope he got it!

[lady flyin' low]

i just got off the phone with him...he says hes doing ok and they're just waiting for him to pee lol (standard after anesthesia) to make sure he can go home. they're probably going to discharge him from the BI later today. he said he'd call back later and if i hear anything i'll be sure to let you guys know...so if you guys wanna send stuff to him, his home address may be better

be careful out there guys...the weathers still transitioning

jeff get better buddy and let me know if you need anything!!