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01-15-2010, 10:24 AM

This was posted by Team Sho Air not to long ago

Very sad news....

FWD: "EVERYONE...One of SoCal's top MTB racers YOSHIO GARCIA age 22, was struck by a vehicle early yesterday morning while commuting to work on his bike. He is in critical condition and in a coma. Please pray that he pulls through."

He took 3rd place in his first Pro race at Southridge just this last weekend

denmother · 01-15-2010, 10:36 AM

Do you have a link?

nervosa · 01-15-2010, 10:39 AM

A team mate. My friend, my prayers are with you and your family. I will help in any way I possibly can, at this point I will pray.

01-15-2010, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by denmother

Do you have a link?

there is no link at this point it just happened

Sharky · 01-15-2010, 10:48 AM

Was posted here on FB if you want to add . Prayers to him he'll be OK very sad to hear !
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#/t....3593684159..1

Waldo · 01-15-2010, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garrett Garcia

there is no link at this point it just happened

The Sho-Air note says it happened yesterday, but I'm not seeing it on the OC Register or LA Times sites. Anybody know where it happened or how?

Healing vibes and best wishes to Yoshio.

quikflip27 · 01-15-2010, 10:56 AM

prayers for Yoshio

jeff^d · 01-15-2010, 11:02 AM

There is a story at the Daily Bulletin.

UPDATE: Bike rider seriously injured in Ontario traffic collision

A friend just visited Yoshio at the hospital. Broken pelvis, possible ruptured stomach, still in a coma. Waiting to find out extent of brain injuries. MRI was this morning.

Yoshio's one of the nicest guys around, and a fantastic bike rider. He took 3rd this past weekend at Fontana in his first pro race. He's been known to remove the granny ring on his bike because it slows him down.

Quote:

A 24-year-old man riding a bicycle was seriously injured Thursday when he was hit by a vehicle at an Ontario intersection.

The man, who has not been identified, was wearing a helmet, said Ontario police Officer Craig Ansman.

About 5:10 a.m., the man on the bike was going northbound on Etiwanda Avenue approaching Airport Drive.

When he approached the intersection, there was a vehicle stopped in the left turn lane, about to turn onto Airport. The bike rider went around the vehicle to make a left turn and was struck by another vehicle going southbound on Etiwanda.

The man on the bike had major head trauma and was transported to a local hospital, Ansman said.

The driver of the pick up truck was not injured, but police arrested him on an unrelated outstanding warrant for a misdemeanor, Ansman said.

Police said the traffic collision was the bicyclist's fault for failing to stop at a red arrow.

Anyone with information about the traffic collision can call Ontario police Officer Marshall Martinez at 909-395-2001.

vukyle · 01-15-2010, 11:03 AM

I raced with Yoshio in the CAT 1 19-24 and I wish him a speedy recovery. Through racing, I have gotten to know Yoshio as a competitor and as a person. Hang in there man.

Waldo · 01-15-2010, 11:11 AM

Sorry to see that it was the cyclist's fault this time. Best wishes also to the driver - that has got to be some emotional trauma to deal with.

vlad · 01-15-2010, 11:20 AM

Our prayers are with you Yoshio! May God grant you a speedy recovery!

ubermensch · 01-15-2010, 11:31 AM

We're pullin for ya, Yoshio.

papisimo11 · 01-15-2010, 12:15 PM

Keep up the good fight bro.
Hope you're gonna be ok. many a prayer for you.
paz afuera

minhster · 01-15-2010, 12:42 PM

I too just saw the message on facebook and rushed over here to see if there are any updates!

He's still a young "kid". Will be praying that he pulls through!

Hermonator · 01-15-2010, 01:01 PM

All of us at Bear Valley Bikes are praying for you. Pull through.Man we had some good battles at Fontana.Got the best of me this past weekend..Speedy Recovery.

Derek Hermon
Bear Valley Bikes

jeff^d · 01-15-2010, 01:04 PM

Update from Mark Scheetz.

Quote:

Dear team members, Yoshio was seriously injured in an accident while riding to work yesterday morning. He is currently in a partially induced coma with severe head trauma. Other injuries include a fractured hip and punctured bladder. His hip and abdominal injuries are stabilize but the doctors are concerned about brain injury. Last I heard he was scheduled for an MRI at 10 this morning.
Jeanne and I are heading out to Arrowhead Regional this afternoon. I'll keep everyone posted on his condition and family needs as we learn more.
On Sunday morning we are planning a solidarity ride out to Arrowhead Regional. Details will follow.
Keep him in your prayers.

mark

ebenke · 01-15-2010, 02:40 PM

My best wishes for a speedy full recovery.

Byron B · 01-15-2010, 03:19 PM

prayers for a healthy recovery.

01-15-2010, 04:06 PM

edit...

OldSlug · 01-15-2010, 10:13 PM

I've only spoken to him once or twice at races. He is a genuinely nice guy.

Best wishes.

01-15-2010, 10:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
Garrett Garcia Guest	YOSHIO GARCIA local rider hit by car today This was posted by Team Sho Air not to long ago Very sad news.... FWD: "EVERYONE...One of SoCal's top MTB racers YOSHIO GARCIA age 22, was struck by a vehicle early yesterday morning while commuting to work on his bike. He is in critical condition and in a coma. Please pray that he pulls through." He took 3rd place in his first Pro race at Southridge just this last weekend

01-15-2010, 10:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
denmother STR Moderator	Do you have a link? __________________ My Hookit Profile ~Weekends are like recess for adults so play hard until the bell rings mpmffitz - Start big you'll only want more.... Gene Hamilton: Happy, friendly people that may not be the best athletes are more fun than arrogant "experts".

01-15-2010, 10:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sharky Dirt Hippie	Was posted here on FB if you want to add . Prayers to him he'll be OK very sad to hear ! http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#/t....3593684159..1 __________________

01-15-2010, 11:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
vukyle Senior Member	I raced with Yoshio in the CAT 1 19-24 and I wish him a speedy recovery. Through racing, I have gotten to know Yoshio as a competitor and as a person. Hang in there man. __________________ Vu Le - Trek Mountain Co-Op I work at Helen's Cycles of Arcadia.

01-15-2010, 11:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
Waldo Lebowski Urban Achiever	Sorry to see that it was the cyclist's fault this time. Best wishes also to the driver - that has got to be some emotional trauma to deal with. __________________ Please Don't Poach! ----------------------------------------------- "The ride back should be much easier." -Eric Foltz

01-15-2010, 10:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
nervosa Senior Member	A team mate. My friend, my prayers are with you and your family. I will help in any way I possibly can, at this point I will pray.

01-15-2010, 10:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
quikflip27 Orange mocha frappuccino!	prayers for Yoshio

01-15-2010, 11:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
vlad STR Veteran	Our prayers are with you Yoshio! May God grant you a speedy recovery!

01-15-2010, 11:31 AM	#12 (permalink)
ubermensch Senior Member	We're pullin for ya, Yoshio. __________________ Tom

01-15-2010, 12:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
papisimo11 I Support Darwin	Keep up the good fight bro. Hope you're gonna be ok. many a prayer for you. paz afuera

01-15-2010, 12:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
minhster www.crankoc.com	I too just saw the message on facebook and rushed over here to see if there are any updates! He's still a young "kid". Will be praying that he pulls through! __________________ www.crankoc.com

01-15-2010, 01:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
Hermonator Hermonator	Yoshio , All of us at Bear Valley Bikes are praying for you. Pull through.Man we had some good battles at Fontana.Got the best of me this past weekend..Speedy Recovery. Derek Hermon Bear Valley Bikes

01-15-2010, 02:40 PM	#17 (permalink)
ebenke Member	My best wishes for a speedy full recovery. __________________ EB Loving the 29er Koolaid, try it you'll like it.

01-15-2010, 03:19 PM	#18 (permalink)
Byron B Born to Ride	prayers for a healthy recovery.

01-15-2010, 04:06 PM	#19 (permalink)
Garrett Garcia Guest	edit...

01-15-2010, 10:13 PM	#20 (permalink)
OldSlug Junior Member	I've only spoken to him once or twice at races. He is a genuinely nice guy. Best wishes.

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