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Posted: **Tue Sep 06, 2005 5:02 pm**

http://www.salisburypost.com/area/294725720996861.php

My brother was driving a harley and the other was driving a semi. The semi won.

He (truck driver) ran the light and over my brothers left foot. He's alive, no head injuries thanks to wearing a helmet and as he tried to avoid the truck at the last he avoided potential total disaster in not getting completely ran over. But, 2 broken bones stuck out of his lower leg and his foot crushed. Dangled and wrapped in a coat. Minor contusions elsewhere.

Had one surgury last night to pin the broken bones and to clean out the leg and foot. Another in the morning where they'll determine tissue damage and if it's bad enough, will amputate his foot, but right below his knee. If the tissue looks like it's alive or with potential to heal they said they may wait on the amputation or not do it. But it can't be done unless he signs for permision. They said if the damage is bad enough and with dead tissue, leaving it could cause real bad infection along with certain amputation and higher up. What a decision. whew!

Anyway, he is alive. But in bad pain and down.

Posted: **Tue Sep 06, 2005 5:14 pm**

Well, I'm glad he's alive blade, it's sad that some 18 wheeler drivers don't pay more attention in those big things...

Posted: **Tue Sep 06, 2005 6:09 pm**

sorry to hear they ..... really bites.....the husband of a woman in my office dropped his harley and got hurt real bad - he was wearing a helmet but his face landed on a rock......hope your brother will be ok

Posted: **Tue Sep 06, 2005 6:13 pm**

sorry to here this mike . if any thing you need just ask - also FYI for you or any other member if you have questions -my wifes a CRRN ( CERTIFIED REHAB REG NURSE ) and I'm sure she be glad to help .

Posted: **Tue Sep 06, 2005 6:38 pm**

My condolences Blade. He is in a tough spot, but it seems he's lucky to be alive. I hope he recovers fully and gets to keep that foot...

Posted: **Tue Sep 06, 2005 6:47 pm**

Man that is a tough one to deal with. Best of luck to your brother and family blade. Sure seems your family has had more than it's share of hard luck things are bound to get better and I damn sure hope they do soon.

Posted: **Tue Sep 06, 2005 7:31 pm**

Sorry to hear thjat Blade, although you can be thankful it's a foot and not his skull that got run over.

Hope all works out for the best.

Posted: **Tue Sep 06, 2005 8:08 pm**

I hope he pulls through Mike. Can't believe how many times a day I see people running red lights. WTF is up with that lately?

Posted: **Tue Sep 06, 2005 8:34 pm**

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your brother.

Posted: **Tue Sep 06, 2005 8:36 pm**

Whoa is that a thoughie! Hard to give advice and a gamble for sure..
If it was me I'd want the to try to save it all and gamble the knee (at the chance it goes higher) God forbid..
Let us know and and please take care! Life can be utter crap somtimes and youve had it pretty hard lately!

Hang in there Mike..

Posted: **Tue Sep 06, 2005 9:06 pm**

i am grateful he survived and truly wish him the best w/recovery.

Posted: **Tue Sep 06, 2005 9:13 pm**

God Bless him brother Im glad he is alive.

Posted: **Tue Sep 06, 2005 11:04 pm**

I will pray for him Blade, if you need anything LMK.

Posted: **Wed Sep 07, 2005 10:49 am**

My prayers are with you and your bro. My brother also rides and has tanked a few times. Damn that's scary!

On the bright side though, he's alive and basically ok!

Posted: **Wed Sep 07, 2005 12:57 pm**

Damn, your brother is very lucky. I wish him a fast and thorough recovery. Hopefully he can keep his foot.

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