Major Crash2..Just got home from E.R.

**wannaduacentury** · 05-09-2007, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by Jenn

Home from the E.R. I have a mild concusion and road rash ALL down the right side of my body and a headache to beat the band.
I really feel for the first posting of the Major Crash...
I was on the path moving along and a van came up on the road no turn signal nothing and pulled out right in front of me ON THE PATH.
Down I went, on my right side. All I remember is my head bouncing off the ground and dirt in my mouth. I have road rash, that is SOOO bad a Hole in my knee and my head is killing me. The E.R. Dr wanted to give me morphine, but I DON"T like meds like that so he said take some motrin go home and rest and they cleaned out my wounds OUCH!!!!!!!
Now I'm afraid to get back on my bike.

I was being so freaking careful!!!! Well I'm going to lay down, I HURT.Thank GOD for helmet we took it in with us and the DR said had I not had it on, things would NOT be good.

{{{JENN}}} I'm sorry about your crash. I hope you heal quickly. jennifer

**Jenn** · 05-09-2007, 08:22 PM

It just goes to show...this was last week....

**Jenn** · 05-09-2007, 08:27 PM

And this is today....I hurt...

**li10up** · 05-10-2007, 06:51 AM

OMG!!! Jenn, did the driver stop to help you? I sure hope so! What did he have to say for himself? He sure did a number on you. Heal quickly!

**Jenn** · 05-10-2007, 07:27 AM

And I think I hurt MORE today then yesterday. My neck back, legs, everything is sore. My right eye is swollen shut and the road rash is just the WORST.
No, the driver I don't think ever saw me, he turned and wen't flying over the path I was on right in front of me. A nice woman stopped though, that saw the whole thing and offered me to ride home, but I didn't. I was still dazed I think I rode the 3.5 miles back knowing I hurt but once I saw everything I got woozy. DH got sick, bless his heart, he can't stand blood. So just thought I'd show ya''ll my face on day 3.
Hope everyone is having a better day then I am!! Please go out and have some good rides for me!! THANKS!

**Jenn** · 05-10-2007, 07:28 AM

I got my PI Sugar Knickers and a jersey I've been waiting for YESTERDAY!!

**rij73** · 05-10-2007, 07:55 AM

OMG! I'm SO SORRY THAT HAPPENED! I've been reading a book called "The Art of Cycling" that is really teaching me a lot about defensive cycling. Maybe you should read it while you are healing. Of course, it sounds like in this particular situation, there wasn't necessarily anything you could do about it though!

You have a great attitude. I think I'd be totally freaked out. Take good care of yourself!

**mimitabby** · 05-10-2007, 08:46 AM

(((((Jen)))))

you are a brave lady to share those pictures.
Keep healing.

**Duck on Wheels** · 05-10-2007, 08:57 AM

Did anybody get that guy's license number?! Good grief, Jenn! That guy really needs to be taught a serious lesson! If nobody ... well, obviously not you, you were otherwise occupied, but if no witnesses got his number either, then I suggest that you write up a piece for your local paper and include those pictures! Make sure that place and time and the way the guy drove are crystal clear! Maybe the word will get through to this guy. Maybe he'll even fess up and apologize. Or maybe somebody else will realize who it was and turn him in.

**spokewench** · 05-10-2007, 09:27 AM

Really sorry Jenn. It is a @5%^& to get hit by a car. I'm glad you are no worse than you are. So many cars will hit and run these days too. It is ridiculous! No one is accountable for anything in this world. I got hit maybe 6 years ago riding home and I know the young girl that hit me would have run if it had not been for the person behind who saw the accident and turned to help. If that woman had not come to help, the girl would have driven off and left me lying it the roadway I am certain!

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 05-10-2007, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by rij73

OMG! I'm SO SORRY THAT HAPPENED! I've been reading a book called "The Art of Cycling" that is really teaching me a lot about defensive cycling. Maybe you should read it while you are healing.

Yes, written by the same guy as "The Art of Urban Cycling", which I recommended earlier in this thread.
EVERY cyclist should read these two books. You can get them cheap on Amazon, used but like new.

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 05-10-2007, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by Duck on Wheels

Did anybody get that guy's license number?!...Maybe the word will get through to this guy. Maybe he'll even fess up and apologize.

He probably never saw her and still doesn't have a clue that the event even happened. Cyclists don't realize how often car drivers just simply do not see them at all. To increase our own safety, we must always assume they totally don't see us.

**pooks** · 05-10-2007, 11:28 AM

Oh, Jenn.

You're so GORGEOUS all swollen and scraped! What a dame! What a jock!

You remind me of Rosie:

And you CAN do it.

You'll be in your new duds and on your bike in no time!

(hugs)

**Jenn** · 05-10-2007, 11:37 AM

Oh Pooks {{{{HUGS}}}}, thank you SOOO MUCH!!! How did you know that that is one for my favorite pictures!!!!

Bless your heart, you made my day

**pooks** · 05-10-2007, 11:39 AM

I saw your pictures and thought of her. You are her. Own it!

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