chris642 Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 hey guys, just got a call from jeff saying he was in a bad wreck today. he called from the emergency room and the only details i got was that his bike was wrecked with a twisted frame (dont know whatelse). we met up today at the local riding spot and where riding for a while, im guessing this happened a very short time after i packed up and left. there was a huge ditch probally 5-6 feet deep and 7-8 feet wide with rocks at the bottom, he flew into it in 5th gear, guessing like 50-60MPH. I have no idea what condition he is in, but he was able to call me so it cant be life threatening. just figured i would let you guys know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNBRAD Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 We'll keep him in our prayers unitl we here other wise. Keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton eyed Joe Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Shit...brings back the memories of my wreck at St. Anthonys. Hope he's okay, and the ER visit was just preliminary.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooke Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 holy shit. details man, details!! wonder how bad he busted his ass. that sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350TwinDeathBed Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 That's awful. Hopefully he will be fine and will be able to get the Banshee up and running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKJK Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Very sorry to here that.I hope it's not too serious+he is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mxzdan Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Get well soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRed350x Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 I feel sorry for the guy, but how do you not see a hole that big? If you are not that familiar with the area, why was he going that fast in the first place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 wtf...hope hes gona be fine...hurry back jeff!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris642 Posted October 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 the place is constantly changing, it is a construction zone. i really dont know how he didnt see it, but from straight ahead, it just looks like a bump or a little jump. it is derictly in the middle of a big straight away so thats why he was going so fast. i passed by it earlier that day and thought how bad it would suck to fall into it. havnt heard anything yet, if i get any details i will let you guys know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stclark816 Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 I feel sorry for the guy, but how do you not see a hole that big? If you are not that familiar with the area, why was he going that fast in the first place? 422083[/snapback] Shit happens... Doesnt mean he isnt real familiar with the area. I still crash in the same woods Ive been riding in for years. Jeff, hope you are doin ok bro... Keep us posted Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batoutofshell Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 I was just talikng to him on Friday about a quad I am working on. I hope he is OK and he will be in my Prayers this evening!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboybanshee Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 Damn Jeff....I'm keepin' my fingers crossed for ya bro, hope all is OK with you!! Keep us posted chris642! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheeryder_69 Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 Shit...brings back the memories of my wreck at St. Anthonys. Hope he's okay, and the ER visit was just preliminary.... 422024[/snapback] what did you do at st anthonys? Sorry to hear about ellison keep us posted chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton eyed Joe Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 what did you do at st anthonys?Sorry to hear about ellison keep us posted chris 422128[/snapback] Back in Sept of 02 I was riding just east of Egin lake hitting this really good jump with some friends. I went a little further east exploring, and just as I clicked 3rd gear the f**kin ground dissapeared. I nose dived into a crop of lava rock and I hit the sand fortunately. I hit solidly between my chest and stomach, and was into the sand about 5" or so. Not counting the initial impact, I heard my bike hit 3 more times. It landed on its wheels, and started on its first kick, but I was pretty f**ked up for about 4 months. My buddies had to go get a front tire from camp because my left front rim was flattened to the point it wouldn't clear the brake caliper, and the rest of the bike was pretty much trashed expect for the engine and a few other parts. My knees took out the handle bars and my wrists shoulders and ankles were pretty beat up from the impact. My knees were swollen for a few months and I couldn't straighten them, and my thighs were blue and black for a month or so. I had a sand rash from my hips to my neck, and a huge scrape along my back where the bike hit me as it bucked me off. I still have a few problems because of that wreck that I know I'm gonna have to pay for later in life. Just hope they keep making medical break throughs. I don't want to have to get a knee replacement like my ol man is getting in 2 weeks. Now I don't ride between 10am and 2pm. Whiteout conditions where you can't see shadows or read the edges of dunes isn't a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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