Dave from Grosse Pointe, MI in Riding Accident

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 4:29 pm

Hello All:

Some of you may have met Dave from Grosse Pointe, MI during your rides in the area. I cannot remember his username that he has on this site and the search tab is of no help.

Anyway, Dave went down on his 1100F near Bishop, NC on Sunday, June 23rd and has been in the hospital ever since. He has a shattered left knee cap. broken left hip socket, shoulder injury and facial injuries (wearing a helmet). My brother spoke with him today and he expects to be in the hospital another two weeks, with long-term care and rehab after that. His daughter is in NC now to coordinate things. Dave thinks he is looking at a year long recovery period.

I will post more as we get details.

--Roger--

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 4:42 pm

That sucks...my best to my Mich bretheren....
Hopefully he can get back to beautiful Grosse Pointe to recover....

Jebby

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 4:54 pm

Roger please send Dave my best wishes on a speedie recovery. Hope all goes well from this point on.

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 5:30 pm

Send our prayers and wishes for a complete and speedy recovery. . .

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 5:34 pm

cbxdog wrote:

Send our prayers and wishes for a complete and speedy recovery. . .

+1, well said.

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 6:06 pm

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 6:24 pm

I will be keeping Dave in my thoughts and prayers.

Steve

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 6:33 pm

I hope he recovers from this accident with a minimum of pain. Prayers sent for Dave and his family.

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 7:57 pm

Damn I hate reading that. I hope you feel comfortable soon, and hope you make a full and complete recovery.

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 7:59 pm

MyCBF wrote:

Hello All:

Some of you may have met Dave from Grosse Pointe, MI during your rides in the area. I cannot remember his username that he has on this site and the search tab is of no help.

Anyway, Dave went down on his 1100F near Bishop, NC on Sunday, June 23rd and has been in the hospital ever since. He has a shattered left knee cap. broken left hip socket, shoulder injury and facial injuries (wearing a helmet). My brother spoke with him today and he expects to be in the hospital another two weeks, with long-term care and rehab after that. His daughter is in NC now to coordinate things. Dave thinks he is looking at a year long recovery period.

I will post more as we get details.

--Roger--

This is Dave....

http://www.cb1100f.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=profile&mode=viewprofile&u=5353

http://www.cb1100f.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=profile&mode=viewprofile&u=12500

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 8:28 pm

A good thought and prayers for a fast & strong healing.

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 8:50 pm

Sorry to hear that Roger, hopefully Dave gets well enough to get back home soon for a full recovery. Sounds like he went down pretty hard.

Take Care,
Chris

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 10:25 pm

I spoke with Dave's wife a little while ago and learned more about the incident.

Dave and a neighbor were riding together in N.C. though the hills and mountains, Dave out front by about 1/2 mile.
While Dave was going around a tight curve to the left (out of sight from his neighbor) an oncoming car crossed the center line and struck Dave. Other folks saw the crash, the neighbor came up on the scene moments later.

Even though Dave and his wife are nearing the end of a bitter divorce, the family has put that all aside to do what's best for Dave.
I've offered my assistance in any way they need and I may recruit some of you local guys too if necessary.

If there is a moral here it's to ride alert, wear good gear, watch out for the other guy.

More to follow when I have news.

J.R.
CBX-tras LLC

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 10:44 pm

If you care to send Dave a card or something, he's at:

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Medical Center Boulevard
Rm1113, Reynolds Tower
Winston-Salem, N.C. 27157

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 10:52 pm

Wish him the best from this side of the world, sounds like a long hard road to recovery with many sleepless nights. And get off the medication as soon as possible, that stuff is evil

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 11:01 pm

Wow, sorry to hear about this and best wishes for a speedy recovery. I met Dave a few years back when I delivered Matt's blue 1100 to him. A real nice guy with a strong passion for the F's.

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 11:43 pm

Real sorry to hear a about this. Hope he mends quickly.

Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 12:20 am

Hate to hear of anyone having to go through something like this. Prayers will be said and positive thoughts will be sent his way.

David

Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 1:46 am

Here's to a speedy recovery, all the best from out here!!!

Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 12:21 pm

Thanks J.R. I just saw this note . I'll be sure to send him a card. Let me know if I can help.

Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 2:42 pm

My heart and prayers go out to Dave and his family. It is encouraging to see families set aside differences and come together when a priority like this confronts them.

I plan on sending a card. Sometimes a mental boost can help with the physical healing and reaching out to a fellow F'er could add some positive effects on Dave's recovery.

Such a shame we share the roads with all kinds of drivers. Stay vigilant folks!!!!!

Roger,

I know I am a long way off but I am blessed with good health, family and lots of spare parts for CBF's. I will offer my assistance in any way Dave or his family may need so recruit away directly to me as well.

Dave

Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 3:53 pm

Hate to hear about any bike riders getting hurt.

Get well soon.

Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 4:26 pm

Oh, man. My best wishes go out to Dave.

Jose

Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 6:56 pm

So sorry to her see. I will give him a call down there

Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 3:41 pm

I called Dave. He says hi n thanks for the well wishes. He has had surgery n is busted up pretty good. He did not thump his head. He seems to be in good spirits. Could be the dope though. He is looking forward to a long expensive ambulance ride home soon. And a BIG LAWSUIT$$$$$$$

Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2013 1:32 pm

I received this from Dave the other day, he's now at:

Okemos Health and Rehabilitation
5211 Marsh Rd • Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 319-1400

Plenty of cycle parking.

I am in room 101

Broken left shin – shattered in multiple locations. Later became severely infected -- 3 operations to flush out (Sparrow, Lansing) along with original operation to bolt, pan, pin up.

Shattered left pelvis, socket, etc, worse the doctor had ever encountered (Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, NC). Along with above operation, 10 hours to staple.

Numerous but minor broken ribs, 6 or so.

Several facial fractures – minor – thank God I had a helmet on.

Both shoulders dislocated. They are now somewhat frozen and difficult to operate. Both shoulders fractured with torn rotator cuffs.

Lower right side / leg OK.

This happened June 23rd. I just started wearing cloths to some degree – grande size to fit over devices. Shorts, button down shirts. Better than weeks in the butt showing gown.

I suppose I am missing scratch or bump here and there.

I will send more details later.

___________________________________

I'm planning on visiting him soon,

J.R.

Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2013 2:12 pm

I just texed him out of the blue and wished him a speedy recovery. Very Happy

Says he needs front forks, front fender, and some other small stuff. Just sayin...

Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2013 2:16 pm

to his continuing recovery!

I have an 1100 fender, just need an address to send it to.

Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2013 2:33 pm

If he's looking ahead to fixing the bike, then he's optimisitic, which is a really good sign. Man, he's lucky that he wasn't killed. Someone was looking over him that day. Glad to hear he's slowly recovering and I'm sure that all the prayers are helping.

Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2013 2:36 pm

Dave the very best to you from me and mine. i also am too far away to be of any real help other than to say I'm pretty sure i have a front end out back. I'll check. it's yours when you get ready.