indiana ride thread - Page 533

scgodwin · 08-29-2012, 10:14 AM

I know my brother (godwinmt) frequently posts in this forum, so I thought I would let everyone know what I just learned. Apparently, he was riding with some friends and a guy pulled out in front of him (must not have been able to see the hi-viz jacket

). He is currently in the hospital with what they believe is a broken lower leg, and will be going into surgery shortly. Nothing too serious, but he won't be on a bike for a while. Too bad too considering he just got his DR650 fixed from laying it down a few weeks ago...

Sam

Landon · 08-29-2012, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scgodwin

I know my brother (godwinmt) frequently posts in this forum, so I thought I would let everyone know what I just learned. Apparently, he was riding with some friends and a guy pulled out in front of him (must not have been able to see the hi-viz jacket

). He is currently in the hospital with what they believe is a broken lower leg, and will be going into surgery shortly. Nothing too serious, but he won't be on a bike for a while. Too bad too considering he just got his DR650 fixed from laying it down a few weeks ago...

Sam

Thanks for letting us know. Good to hear it nothing to serious and he will be able to make a full recovery.

ChevalDeFer · 08-29-2012, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scgodwin

I know my brother (godwinmt) frequently posts in this forum, so I thought I would let everyone know what I just learned. Apparently, he was riding with some friends and a guy pulled out in front of him (must not have been able to see the hi-viz jacket

). He is currently in the hospital with what they believe is a broken lower leg, and will be going into surgery shortly. Nothing too serious, but he won't be on a bike for a while. Too bad too considering he just got his DR650 fixed from laying it down a few weeks ago...

Sam

Dammit!

Best wishes to him. I met you guys at the Nashville McD's a while back.

Is he in the Columbus Hospital?

mbabc · 08-29-2012, 11:52 AM

Wow, sorry to hear this. Please keep us posted on his status.

Quote:

Originally Posted by scgodwin

I know my brother (godwinmt) frequently posts in this forum, so I thought I would let everyone know what I just learned. Apparently, he was riding with some friends and a guy pulled out in front of him (must not have been able to see the hi-viz jacket

). He is currently in the hospital with what they believe is a broken lower leg, and will be going into surgery shortly. Nothing too serious, but he won't be on a bike for a while. Too bad too considering he just got his DR650 fixed from laying it down a few weeks ago...

Sam

scgodwin · 08-29-2012, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevalDeFer

Dammit!

Best wishes to him. I met you guys at the Nashville McD's a while back.

Is he in the Columbus Hospital?

I'm not sure, but I would imagine so. I've only gotten one quick call from my parents between classes. I'll let you know when I find out more.

EDIT: I just found out he is being moved to the Indianapolis Methodist Hospital with a compound fracture in his tibia.

oPAULo · 08-29-2012, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scgodwin

I'm not sure, but I would imagine so. I've only gotten one quick call from my parents between classes. I'll let you know when I find out more.

EDIT: I just found out he is being moved to the Indianapolis Methodist Hospital with a compound fracture in his tibia.

Dammit!! Hang in there Godwin!!

lufin · 08-29-2012, 01:28 PM

Hey scgodwin, a few of the guys I work with saw it. The latest I have heard was his leg was broken in two places and the he was on his way up to Methodist H. But that is 2nd hand.

TripleThreat719 · 08-29-2012, 01:44 PM

Sorry to learn of this, but glad to hear it is not more serious... Bones will heal, and maybe he will end up with some titanium in him... I have my share, and it's not all bad...

Still sucks though...

scgodwin · 08-29-2012, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TripleThreat719

Sorry to learn of this, but glad to hear it is not more serious... Bones will heal, and maybe he will end up with some titanium in him... I have my share, and it's not all bad...

Still sucks though...

He is actually going into surgery in about 10 minutes to get a rod in his bone. He will just match my mom, who has an ankle of metal from a horse accident years ago

AC909 · 08-29-2012, 03:42 PM

Man, thats rough. Speedy recovery!

lufin · 08-29-2012, 05:44 PM

Well, I'm back to work now. X-Ray showed the bone it growing back together. Doctor told me to put my shoes on and walk to get the foot limbered up. Still swelling some but it gets better everyday.

Doc says I can ride the bike as long as I'm, careful???

scgodwin · 08-29-2012, 07:05 PM

Surgery went well! He has a rod from his knee to his ankle, but is missing 5-6 cm of bone where the truck bumper pressed his leg against the bike. He will be going back into surgery in another 6 weeks for a bone graft to take care of that. If all goes well he will be out of the hospital by Saturday.

According to him, he was following a car, with a truck of friends behind him. A truck tried to make a left turn after the car from a side street and jump the curb to park in someone's yard, and insists on not seeing my brother in his new hi-viz jacket (his last one got torn a bit in his previous accident, so Firstgear sent him their newest model free of cost). I guess it just shows how vulnerable we are on a road full of people not paying attention.

scgodwin · 08-29-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Woodsrat

With two inmates in the same place at the same time maybe we ought to investigate group rates...

All seriousness aside for God's sake be careful out there. Ride like you're the invisible man and no one can see you. Assume everyone is going to pull out in front of you and be prepared for it. Ride within your limits, too--all too often I see folks going way too fast for their ability to bring their steeds to a stop.

As both our compadres will testify it ain't worth getting hurt just because you let your guard down.

Speaking of the other man in the hospital, my brother would like to visit him when he gets up and moving. Does anyone happen to know his room number? Or perhaps his full name so my Malhon can find out?

mbabc · 08-29-2012, 07:14 PM

+1

Yoda speaks wisely.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodsrat

With two inmates in the same place at the same time maybe we ought to investigate group rates...

All seriousness aside for God's sake be careful out there. Ride like you're the invisible man and no one can see you. Assume everyone is going to pull out in front of you and be prepared for it. Ride within your limits, too--all too often I see folks going way too fast for their ability to bring their steeds to a stop.

As both our compadres will testify it ain't worth getting hurt just because you let your guard down.

godwinmt · 08-29-2012, 11:38 PM

hey gang...as my brother said,surgery was a success. ive got some nice hardware now :).

the way I remember it all happening is that I turned out of the plant onto O'Brien and was heading south. just south of 2nd street a pickup turned into the side of me. I swerved right but it wasn't enough and the oncoming truck hit ky leg a bit below my knee crushing my leg throwing me off of the bike. as Sam said I was in my Kilimanjaro hi viz jacket with hi viz helmet.

I dont know my room number due to the whole not walking thing, but my full name is Malhon Godwin. does anyone know Jerrys last name here?

08-29-2012, 01:28 PM	#7987
lufin Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Columbus, In Oddometer: 250	Hey scgodwin, a few of the guys I work with saw it. The latest I have heard was his leg was broken in two places and the he was on his way up to Methodist H. But that is 2nd hand. __________________ If you often feel neglected when they miss your full potential, It sometimes happens that the lest becomes the most essential. Dad 2009 R1200GS 1987 GL1200 Aspencade

08-29-2012, 01:44 PM	#7988
TripleThreat719 Track Addict ADV Wannabe Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Bloomington, Indiana Oddometer: 262	Sorry to learn of this, but glad to hear it is not more serious... Bones will heal, and maybe he will end up with some titanium in him... I have my share, and it's not all bad... Still sucks though... __________________ On the road less traveled.... .... You always meet more interesting people! ______________________________________ 2003 KTM 640 Adventure 2009 Husqvarna TE 310

08-29-2012, 03:42 PM	#7990
AC909 Great Job! Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Bloomington, IN USA Oddometer: 429	Man, thats rough. Speedy recovery! __________________ "Look what you did you little jerk" A CT175 & XR250R Do A Few States of the TAT http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=827855

08-29-2012, 05:44 PM	#7991
lufin Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Columbus, In Oddometer: 250	Who Me Well, I'm back to work now. X-Ray showed the bone it growing back together. Doctor told me to put my shoes on and walk to get the foot limbered up. Still swelling some but it gets better everyday. Doc says I can ride the bike as long as I'm, careful??? __________________ If you often feel neglected when they miss your full potential, It sometimes happens that the lest becomes the most essential. Dad 2009 R1200GS 1987 GL1200 Aspencade

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08-29-2012, 10:14 AM	#7981
scgodwin Adventurer Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Davenport, IA Oddometer: 18	I know my brother (godwinmt) frequently posts in this forum, so I thought I would let everyone know what I just learned. Apparently, he was riding with some friends and a guy pulled out in front of him (must not have been able to see the hi-viz jacket ). He is currently in the hospital with what they believe is a broken lower leg, and will be going into surgery shortly. Nothing too serious, but he won't be on a bike for a while. Too bad too considering he just got his DR650 fixed from laying it down a few weeks ago... Sam

08-29-2012, 07:05 PM	#7992
scgodwin Adventurer Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Davenport, IA Oddometer: 18	Surgery went well! He has a rod from his knee to his ankle, but is missing 5-6 cm of bone where the truck bumper pressed his leg against the bike. He will be going back into surgery in another 6 weeks for a bone graft to take care of that. If all goes well he will be out of the hospital by Saturday. According to him, he was following a car, with a truck of friends behind him. A truck tried to make a left turn after the car from a side street and jump the curb to park in someone's yard, and insists on not seeing my brother in his new hi-viz jacket (his last one got torn a bit in his previous accident, so Firstgear sent him their newest model free of cost). I guess it just shows how vulnerable we are on a road full of people not paying attention.

08-29-2012, 11:38 PM	#7995
godwinmt They call me Crash Joined: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus, IN Oddometer: 340	hey gang...as my brother said,surgery was a success. ive got some nice hardware now :). the way I remember it all happening is that I turned out of the plant onto O'Brien and was heading south. just south of 2nd street a pickup turned into the side of me. I swerved right but it wasn't enough and the oncoming truck hit ky leg a bit below my knee crushing my leg throwing me off of the bike. as Sam said I was in my Kilimanjaro hi viz jacket with hi viz helmet. I dont know my room number due to the whole not walking thing, but my full name is Malhon Godwin. does anyone know Jerrys last name here?