Hell Jerry, have you mentioned this before? If so, I missed it. Any lasting effects (besides the bike)?
Yeah, somewhere. I had the wrong date though 8/8/2002. That old van was totalled as was the bike but I like my replacement much better.
The bike rolled beneath the van. Funny thing, I was never 'tested' for a concussion. They must have just assumed. I was riding maybe 35mph?? Happened fast. I remember freeze frame slo mo 3 clicks and it seemed he was 100 yards away but he was right on my ass. My left arm snapped and it blew out my wrist. Glad I'm right handed as the claw isn't as good as it was before but I'm alive. Took out 5 ribs and my left heel was cracked and crushed when it slammed down. Just another weather predictor nowadays. Ripped up my hamstring some.
Blue makes a good point for you. He crossed into my lane and took me out after I saw his front wheels lock up. Hit me where the troopers are standing. Obvious it was his fault. I received a new bike and his insurance limit without an attorney.
The guy holding my neck was an EMT riding somewhere closely behind. The guy in the teal shirt was an EMT also and he was first on the scene and had my arm splinted before the crew arrived. I was out for a few minutes.
I had my helmet on today especially with all the pea size gravel still on the roads from the snows but I do not always wear it. I was lucky.
