Oh, the agony! Oh, the misfortune! Oh, lamenting!

[zarn02]

So I had an exciting day.

Rode into Little Rock, Arkansas today. Going through town and some woman darts out in front of me at an intersection. Too close to her, and no room to go anywhere, so I brake.

Not quite enough space for that, either. Impact.

I'm on the ground, and I can't breathe, and I can't stand. Soon there's a half dozen folks around me, and I lay on my back, and stare at the sun. I get a ride in the happy-times van!

Incidentally, I was in town to visit a cousin and she works at the hospital I went to, so I got to see her sooner than expected!

Damage report:

The 996:
I'm not 100%, since I haven't been to see it yet, but I do recall there were pieces of it scattered around. I assume it's toast.

The me:
I wanted to get a picture of my leg so I could gross everybody out, but it wasn't around at the moment. I needed stitches in the muscles, on the top, and in a layer in between. It's 20 stitches up top, and I'm not sure how many below.

I have two vertebrae that compressed together, and one other with a small fracture.

My leg, and back hurt. A lot.

Wear your gear folks. If I hadn't been decked out I don't think I'd be here.

[kopfjäger]

Damn.

[needtorque]

Well, that really sucks.  How did you manage to get online this fast with those injuries?  Glad you are ok.  The bike has insurance and can be replaced but it's not so easy if you get "toasted". 

Ask for your pain meds EARLY and OFTEN.  Don't assume any med is the right one either.

[Goat_Herder]

man... another rider down.  Wish both you and the 996 a quick recovery!

[somegirl]

Sorry to hear that

Hope you heal up quickly.

[Howie]

Damn, I hate hearing this.  To a complete and speedy recovery

[DRKWNG]

Holy cow!!  Shame about the bike, but as said earlier, the most important thing is that you are still around and as ok as can be.  Good thing you had all your kit on. 

[Raux]

wow, sorry to hear about your accident. totally her fault huh. didn't see you? did you have your baffles in
hey curious, how did you cut your leg open so bad?
was it a straight T-bone...
our curious minds want to know more. especially if you are on percocet... makes the stories better

heal well. and soon. and i hope your insurance is faster than mine

[He Man]

Heal quick man! glad to hear your okay, now post some disgusting pics up!

[factorPlayer]

That sucks to hear man... glad you are (mostly) ok but that's just terrible about the bike... there no words 

[jerrsun]

Damn man. Glad your alright, that whats the most important. Hope you recover soon.


Jerrsun

[GAAN]

wait

you said the leg wasn't around?

is it still attatched to you?

[roy-nexus-6]

So I had an exciting day.

Rode into Little Rock, Arkansas today. Going through town and some woman darts out in front of me at an intersection. Too close to her, and no room to go anywhere, so I brake.

Not quite enough space for that, either. Impact.

The upbeat tone of your post had me believing for a second that the accident itself wasn't too serious.

Damn man, I am sorry to hear that you went down so hard, and under those circumstances. That is just a damn shame.

[T. Rush]

Heal well. Sorry to hear about the crash.

[vampire]

heal well,, get up soon on 2 wheels
hope pain will ease soon,, or is it that u get used to it?! `` because i did