DH got clipped by a car on his commute

[azfiddle]

:mad:

I wasn't sure if this should go in crazy drivers or here.. but I'm putting it here.

My DH was commuting home last night around 9:45 pm. Three bright lights and a hi-viz jacket.... A car came up from behind turned right in front of him at an intersection. He got bumped by the car, fell down and fractured his scapula, plus various road rash kinds of problems. Ugh!

The driver apparently didn't see him (don't know how that happened) and didn't stop. There were a couple witnesses but no one got a license plate or anything. So it's just hit and run.

DH didn't even call me- actually rode 2 miles home, came in and said, "I got hit by a car. I'm not sure I'm okay" (couldn't raise his left arm), - I drove him to the ER where we waited and waited. Eventually had to go home to sleep....he had to take a taxi home because I had to go to work.

Anyway- it was upsetting! DH should be okay in a month or so (that's what the ER doc said- will go to an orthopedic doc this week).

[OakLeaf]

Oh, man. :( Hope he heals up quickly and completely.

Is there any chance the cops in your area might actually look for the perp?

[maillotpois]

Terrible story - so sorry to hear about it. I've already passed on my comments on the fractured scapula (having had one) to your DH on the other board ;), but here's sending a big hug to YOU for the scare and for the upcoming caretaking. :)

[jessmarimba]

Oh my goodness, that's terrifying. I hope he's feeling better soon. And I really hope they find the person who did it.

I can't believe he rode home!

[Kerry1976]

That is really scary. I am so sorry this happened to your DH.

[Mr. Bloom]

:mad::mad:

Hoping for a quick recovery!

[azfiddle]

Thanks for the kind thoughts

I was there when the policeman wrote a report at the hospital, but DH did not even see what kind of car or gender of the driver, much less the license plate. They would have done something otherwise....

He is a pretty tough guy- ran 50 miles on Saturday (Old Pueblo 50 mile endurance run)- then rode his bike 20 miles rt on Monday- and the road rash is quite superficial. He is complaining about his side- no broken rib but maybe some soft tissue damage going on there.

He's not actually sure about all the details, but thinks the car hit his front wheel, he was braking and he fell down onto the road, then pulled himself and the bike out of the intersection. He doesn't even know if he hit the car himself.

[Laguna]

Wow...very sorry to hear this but glad it was not worse. All the best and don't let it stop you guys from riding!

[Crankin]

He sounds very tough!

[azfiddle]

Yes, I would say he's pretty tough - a cancer survivor too.

[redrhodie]

Hugs to you both. That driver was a careless idiot, who should not be allowed to drive.

I found the best people to talk to after my side swipe were my lbs guys. My friends who don't ride didn't understand, and that was frustrating. I hope his friends understand. You kind of want to smack them when they start defending the driver.

[Karma007]

((hug))!!!!

[Koronin]

(((HUGS))) Hope your husband will heal up quickly.

We saw the aftermath of a car having hit a cyclist on Saturday on our way home. Saw in the paper the cyclist was taken to the hospital, but will be fine, no major injuries is what was reported. The person who hit him was cited (car actually did not leave the sceen). What we saw was two cop cars, a car with some damage and a bike laying in the grass.

[Tri Girl]

Holy cow!:eek:
I'm glad he wasn't hurt worse- but it sounds like he was hurt pretty bad!:mad:

Stupid drivers need to PAY ATTENTION!!! Worries me every day on my commute. Good grief...

Hope he heals soon!

[badgercat]

How awful that he got hurt, compounded by the fact that the jerk got away with it. :( I hope your DH heals quickly. May I ask what road he was on, out of curiosity?

[Catrin]

I hope that he heals quickly, such an awful thing to happen! Someone I work with had a friend hit by a car just the other day - and the driver did not stop then either. I do not know what is happening to the world where no one seems to feel responsible for their actions. :mad: :mad: :mad:

[azfiddle]

Honestly-my DH thinks the driver may not have even seen him or been aware that they hit him.

Badgercat, he was traveling east on Broadway, entering the intersection at Craycroft. The car was not in the (very generous) bus/bike lane, but in the right hand travel lane. The car came from behind then did a quick right turn on to Craycroft. It is a well lit intersection and as I say, he had on 3 bright lights.

[blackhillsbiker]

Praying for a speedy recovery. Turning cars around here almost never seem to see cyclists or pedestrians. It's like they only have eyes for the cars on the cross street, and nothing alongside. Bike lanes seem to be a good idea only in theory.

Sending hugs,
Deb

[indysteel]

Ouch! I sure hope your DH heals well and quickly. That's scary stuff, but he definitely sounds like a fighter. Give him a collective hug from TE!

[Biciclista]

I am so sorry to hear this news. here's to a speedy recovery!

[celticgarden]

Adding my well wishes. Scary stuff. It hurts to go down! Swift healing!

I complain about other drivers from just driving my car...people often don't even "see" other cars, or respect pedestrians.

[sundial]

Oh my gosh!! Thanks goodness he wasn't hurt any worse than he was, which was bad enough. It makes you wonder how someone couldn't see him with the high vis and presumably reflective tape on his vest. Was the driver drunk? Was the driver texting? I have to hand it to those of you who commute. Drivers today are so distracted that it's becoming more dangerous to be on the road with them.

[Jo-n-NY]

Situations like this always sit in the back of my head but try not to think too much about it or I wouldn't ride.

I wish you DH a very speedy recovery.

~ JoAnn

[Desert Tortoise]

So sorry about your DH. How frightening for the both of you. At 9:45pm, isn't that intersection (Broadway and Craycroft) quieter than the maddness of rush hour? Ok, it may not be as quiet as Sunday 6am but how does a driver NOT see flashing lights in front of him/her?:mad:

I wish your DH a very quick and full recovery.

[Cataboo]

I hope your husband recovers quickly! I can't believe he biked home.

[kfergos]

Wow, I'm so sorry to hear that happened! That's the scariest kind of crash. I'm glad he wasn't hurt worse, and I hope he recovers quickly.

[Biciclista]

how's he doing today?

[azfiddle]

Biciclista- today?

He's got a constitution of steel I think. I have heard almost no complaining. I would have been whining and moaning. Lots. He stayed home from work, and mostly is wearing the sling. The road rash is quite minimal. By the time I got home he had gotten "cabin fever" and had driven up to Saguaro National Park to take photos. Percoset is probably helping... maybe not such a good idea to drive with that though... Anyway- he will go back to work tomorrow I think, but will be taking the bus or driving- so ends the "perfect commute year".

He'll see the doctor either Friday or Tuesday. His new user pic on another board is an illustration of a scapula with the word fracture above it.... he's got a sense of humor anyway.

Thanks again for all the good wishes- I think he was very lucky.