More accident news
Thanks for all the messages of support.
I took some pictures this morning of the damage done to my bike. The damage I've found so far is a nipple ripped out of the rim, brake hoods damaged, handlebar bag broken off, and the bell broken off.
Here are some pictures of the damage done:
Wheel bent out of true
Spoke ripped out of the rim
One of the hoods bent in and torn up
Bell broken off
Handlebar bag broken off
It looks like a lot of energy was sucked up by my bell and by my handlebar bag. I don't know what happened to my bell, it seems to have disappeared. At least it gave its life for a good cause.
I called the police station this morning but the police officer who attended the scene on Monday was off until next Tuesday. The receptionist suggested I come into the office with ID to get a copy of the accident report but I explained I am under medical house arrest and cannot come in. I need to contact the officer next Tuesday when he is next on duty.
I now need to wait until the 10th when I have my next medical appointment.I should find out then if the pins are healing up properly or not.
I took some pictures this morning of the damage done to my bike. The damage I've found so far is a nipple ripped out of the rim, brake hoods damaged, handlebar bag broken off, and the bell broken off.
Here are some pictures of the damage done:
Wheel bent out of true
Spoke ripped out of the rim
One of the hoods bent in and torn up
Bell broken off
Handlebar bag broken off
It looks like a lot of energy was sucked up by my bell and by my handlebar bag. I don't know what happened to my bell, it seems to have disappeared. At least it gave its life for a good cause.
I called the police station this morning but the police officer who attended the scene on Monday was off until next Tuesday. The receptionist suggested I come into the office with ID to get a copy of the accident report but I explained I am under medical house arrest and cannot come in. I need to contact the officer next Tuesday when he is next on duty.
I now need to wait until the 10th when I have my next medical appointment.I should find out then if the pins are healing up properly or not.
posted by steve at 5/04/2007 10:18:00 am
9 Comments:
Looks like some serious damage. I am glad to hear you are recovering and I wish the best to you.
Man! What a mess. Hope you can get some help from an insurance company to put everything back into shape--preferably the Jeep owner's insurance company, right?
You haven't posted in a couple of days. I need an update!!
'Hope things are well. I was thinking about you all the way home from Bedford. Paranoid might be the word. Anyways. Back at tomorrow.
-Doug
This is my worst nightmare. Well, almost. Getting burned alive is my worst nightmare, this is my second worst nightmare- unobservant drivers. Quick thinking on the turn to lessen the impact and probably saving your life. I hope the guy (gal?) didn't try and place the blame on you and you'll get a new bike out of their insurance.
Here's to a speedy recovery!
I'm around, the painkillers I'm on are making me spend a lot of time sleeping. Fighting the voice recognition software doesn't really help matters either.
Steve,
Thanks for the update. My Son was in for surgery this morning so I can understand how you are not up to blogging. Take care of yourself and get well soon.
-Doug
Wishing you lots of healing thoughts, and that you're able to get back onto your bike sooner rather than later.
Ohhh Steve! I'm sorry to hear about this! I hope you heal up soon and get your bike fixed. You seem to have the most dangerous commute that I read about.
How scary. I hope you are feeling better.
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