UglyBob Posted February 28, 2014 Share #1 Posted February 28, 2014 I just got word that he was hit by a car today. All I know is that he is in the hospital. Broken femur, six broken ribs and numerous other injuries. I will pass along information as I get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted February 28, 2014 Share #2 Posted February 28, 2014 Holy crap, this sucks. Please keep us updated. PM me an address and room number, or post it here if he's OK with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted February 28, 2014 Share #3 Posted February 28, 2014 Omg! Prayers, vibes, thoughts offered. Damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted February 28, 2014 Share #4 Posted February 28, 2014 Yikes. I hope his neck is ok. Darnit. Please pass on news as soon as you know what is going on. SHIT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted February 28, 2014 Share #5 Posted February 28, 2014 he has got them Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted February 28, 2014 Holy crap, this sucks. Please keep us updated. PM me an address and room number, or post it here if he's OK with that. I'll let you know as soon as I do. His mother said what hospital he is in, but that's all I've got. I will be out of town until monday afternoon, but I will keep getting updates and see him net week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrAzY Posted February 28, 2014 Share #7 Posted February 28, 2014 thoughts and vibes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopped Liver Posted February 28, 2014 Share #8 Posted February 28, 2014 Damn! He's had some rough times. I will pray for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted February 28, 2014 Damn! He's had some rough times. I will pray for him. I know. Part of it is just the number of miles he does. When you ride 15000+ miles a year in city traffic the odds are going to catch up to you eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share #10 Posted February 28, 2014 Just talked to his nurse. He's awake and alert. He is in the critical care unit. They couldn't give me any more details (HIPA rules), but confirmed that he is doing ok. I might go by there in the morning on my way out of town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted February 28, 2014 Share #11 Posted February 28, 2014 Wow...prayers going out now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopped Liver Posted February 28, 2014 Share #12 Posted February 28, 2014 Just talked to his nurse. He's awake and alert. He is in the critical care unit. They couldn't give me any more details (HIPA rules), but confirmed that he is doing ok. I might go by there in the morning on my way out of town. Thanks for the update. If you do see him in the morning, give him our best, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted February 28, 2014 Share #13 Posted February 28, 2014 I notified the LF peeps and more prayers & vibes are going out...more is always better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted February 28, 2014 Share #14 Posted February 28, 2014 Son of a bitch! Critical care? I hope that's not as bad as it sounds. Thanks for the info and updates, Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted February 28, 2014 Share #15 Posted February 28, 2014 Please give him my best wishes for a full and speedy recovery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted February 28, 2014 Share #16 Posted February 28, 2014 Shit! Critical care? Now, I am truly worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share #17 Posted February 28, 2014 Shit! Critical care? Now, I am truly worried. I think it's standard procedure for the first night with that kind of trauma. The broken femur is probably the biggest deal. I'll know more in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted February 28, 2014 Share #18 Posted February 28, 2014 Thank you, Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrAzY Posted February 28, 2014 Share #19 Posted February 28, 2014 Tell him too stop doing things like this! he could pay a cheep $50 for a sponge bath from a hooker No need to get hurt to get one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted February 28, 2014 Share #20 Posted February 28, 2014 So sorry to hear this. More prayers and good thoughts are on their way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingtermite Posted February 28, 2014 Share #21 Posted February 28, 2014 Vibes to you, BSY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted February 28, 2014 Share #22 Posted February 28, 2014 Wow - not again! Sending healing vibes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzieQ Posted February 28, 2014 Share #23 Posted February 28, 2014 OMGosh this is awful news.... prayers, vibes are with him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted February 28, 2014 Share #24 Posted February 28, 2014 Thanks for the update Bob. If you do see him today, find a way to report when you get where you're going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team scooter Posted February 28, 2014 Share #25 Posted February 28, 2014 Yikes! Vibes sent for BSY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted February 28, 2014 Share #26 Posted February 28, 2014 Daja vu all over again! (and again) Prayers for Sox! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted February 28, 2014 Share #27 Posted February 28, 2014 All the vibes I have are heading his way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Posted February 28, 2014 Share #28 Posted February 28, 2014 By chance, was he wearing a Patriots cycling jersey at the time? Get well soon BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share #29 Posted February 28, 2014 Just got back from the hospital. Broken tibia, not femur so that's a little better. Six broken ribs and a pneumothorax, they also had to remove his appendix. He's pretty banged up, but he will recover. He was heavily sedated, but recognized me and tried to talk. As far as the accident is concerned, he couldn't tell me much. According to his murse he was hit from behind by a truck mirror at a pretty good speed. I didn't get anymore detail than that. I will call in tomorrow and see if I can get more info. I'll see him again on Monday when I get back into town. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted February 28, 2014 Share #30 Posted February 28, 2014 Thanks for the update! Glad to hear he will recover!!!! Man, that sux! Anyone know if the truck stopped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted February 28, 2014 Share #31 Posted February 28, 2014 Sorry to hear. Prayers for healing. I know. Part of it is just the number of miles he does. When you ride 15000+ miles a year in city traffic the odds are going to catch up to you eventually. That's true. He's got a lot greater chance of it than I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted February 28, 2014 Share #32 Posted February 28, 2014 What hospital is he in Bob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted February 28, 2014 Share #33 Posted February 28, 2014 Get better BSY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tybeegb Posted February 28, 2014 Share #34 Posted February 28, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted February 28, 2014 Share #35 Posted February 28, 2014 Bosox, hope you get healed up and don't suffer too much I've ben hit before and while everybody tells you you are lucky to be alive, I never felt too lucky at the time hope you can get back on a bike this spring glad to hear you weren't killed, though, so heal up and get back to normal as soon as you can Nate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted February 28, 2014 Share #36 Posted February 28, 2014 BSY or S, Sorry to hear about this man. Will be praying for you, your family and your caregivers. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questrider Posted February 28, 2014 Share #37 Posted February 28, 2014 Just talked to his nurse. He's awake and alert. He is in the critical care unit. They couldn't give me any more details (HIPA rules), but confirmed that he is doing ok. I might go by there in the morning on my way out of town. Give him our best UB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Landis Posted February 28, 2014 Share #38 Posted February 28, 2014 I know he rides a lot, and it could happen anywhere, but Arizona sounds like a scary place to ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted February 28, 2014 Share #39 Posted February 28, 2014 Wow! This sucks. I've been out of town so just getting caught up. Prayers for BoSox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share #40 Posted February 28, 2014 I know he rides a lot, and it could happen anywhere, but Arizona sounds like a scary place to ride. It's actually a great place to ride compared to most places I've been. There are bad areas and idiot drivers just like everywhere else, but in general I feel safer riding here than in most cities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted February 28, 2014 Share #41 Posted February 28, 2014 It's actually a great place to ride compared to most places I've been. There are bad areas and idiot drivers just like everywhere else, but in general I feel safer riding here than in most cities. I agree, UglyBob. I get in a lot of miles a year and feel pretty safe. Of course you need to be alert and follow the rules of the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingtermite Posted February 28, 2014 Share #42 Posted February 28, 2014 I know he rides a lot, and it could happen anywhere, but Arizona sounds like a scary place to ride. I don't know about Arizona, but I used to refuse to ride on the roads when I lived in St. Petersburg/Clearwater, FL. I swore the roads were too dangerous. People online laughed at me and said I was silly for being afraid to just 'get out there' and try it. Not long after that, somebody in a bicycle safety forum posted a link to an article about worst cities (based on bicycle/car accidents, especially ones that were not 'accidents'). Not only was St. Petersburg/Clearwater rated the top most dangerous city for bicyclists, but at that time it had topped the list for the 5th consecutive year or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted February 28, 2014 Share #43 Posted February 28, 2014 I just called the hospital, he's still in critical care and they won't allow deliveries of flowers or candy. I'll try again in a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted March 1, 2014 Share #44 Posted March 1, 2014 Wow... It seems that BoSox just can't catch a break. All my best to you...and heres to a fast and whole recovery. Vibes and such sent to Az. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted March 1, 2014 Share #45 Posted March 1, 2014 His pic made it to Facebook!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted March 1, 2014 Share #46 Posted March 1, 2014 I just called the hospital, he's still in critical care and they won't allow deliveries of flowers or candy. I'll try again in a few days. Seems like we could still send cards if we knew the address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted March 1, 2014 Share #47 Posted March 1, 2014 +1 Address? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted March 1, 2014 Share #48 Posted March 1, 2014 Bob said he'll post the address once he gets the OK to make i public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted March 1, 2014 Share #49 Posted March 1, 2014 Bob said he'll post the address once he gets the OK to make i public. Cool beans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted March 1, 2014 Share #50 Posted March 1, 2014 Dammit man, you have to stop doing this shit. I'll keep you in my thoughts and vibes. Heal fast. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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