So yesterday I got ran over by a semi. Here is the story of what happened from what I’ve been told and what I remember. I was riding down route 96 on my trike. A semi was coming up behind me and a truck decided to pass him so he had nowhere to go and didn’t notice me until it was too late so I was told. It was not a hit-and-run and the driver of the truck came to the hospital with me. He was very upset about the whole thing And seemed like a nice guy. Apparently when I got hit from behind I flew off into the ditch and my trike and gear went under the truck.. I was told The front of the truck was pretty damaged. I believe if it wasn’t for my helmet I would probably be dead.. My helmet has a huge crack in it.When my wife gets here I will go to the police department and see what items I can recover. I’m sure the guy’s insurance will cover a new bike or the VA will cover a new bike.. Not sure how I’ll get my equipment back most of it is destroyed. As for me I broke my left arm and dislocated my left knee. I popped my knee In by myself. My arm hurts a bit But other than that I’m OK. Adda Lamon should be here in about 20 hours. These are the only pictures I have. I managed to get my phone but my other cameras are destroyed and so I lost all my videos for the trip.
I did manage to take these pictures before the incident occurred…
Like the sunflower above Growing out of the concrete to be 8′ tall I will persevere and overcome and be right back out there soon.
I am so glad you will be ok!!
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Thanks. I’ll heal and get back out there next year.
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Sandy & I are very concerned about your accident. Your in our thoughts. -DrF
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OMG! Glad you are able to tell this tale. Know that your friends & followers are always pulling for your continued success hopefully pain free in whatever you do.
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So sorry to hear, but glad you are relatively ok. Yikes!
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I will be OK.
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Jesus I am glad your ok. I hope you have a speedy recovery.
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I’ll be fine soon 🙂
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Wow Ryan I’m so sorry to hear what happened but very glad you’re still with us! That’s another reason why I don’t do my long rides anymore, there are drivers that shouldn’t have a license in the first place, drivers distracted by their cell phones and other electronic equipment and, there are some drivers that just absouletly hate people on bikes and think that they shouldn’t be on the roads. One of my worst experiences was back in 1998 I was doing a 100km ride (62 miles) and these farm boys with big mirrors on their truck kept passing me and turning back around seeing how close they could get to me. On their 3rd pass the extended mirror clipped my left shoulder and head and sent me into a ditch! No damage to my bike only my pride along with a few cuts and bruises. Well, once I got it back together I saw them coming at me again so I was ready! I must’ve had a major adrenaline rush, in which I was going 42 mph on my bike to catch up with them and I did! As soon as I was near the drivers window, I sprayed him with my bear mace! Well, that made things worse and they continued to chase me! I was about 1 mile out of town at this time and was hauling ass to keep them away and luckily, I knew the streets and alleys better than they did, so I weaved in and out and and finally lost them in an alley. Then went straight home to do some first aid on myself. Now before that ride, I only wore my Giro helmet when doing races or long ride out of town, like the Hilly Hundred and or the Hoosier Hills, well that changed, and ANY ride I do now I wear my helmet. Thank God or whomever was watching out for you buddy, it could’ve been so worse. I pray for a quick recovery for you! Tell Addie and the animals I and many others miss you guys on the Tubes. But very gald you created this outlet years ago! Be wel you two! Love from a brother from another Mother! James
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thanks. im not ready to quit just yet. i got a few thousand cycling miles left in me. just need a new trike and some gear.
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