Fullerton Mike took a fall today!

Discussion in 'Rider Down' started by Dino Brown, May 30, 2013.

  1. Dino Brown

    Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot

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    As many of you know, Mike rides to work on Thursday's...

    Long story short: He went down today!
    He was riding down an alley at SLOOOW speed. A lady barreled her way in front of him (at a high rate of speed.. didn't bother looking to see if anyone was approaching). Mike slammed his brakes. She "tapped" her brakes. Mike stopped with his face, arm and shoulder. The lady basically drove away.

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    Untitled by Fullerton Bikes, on Flickr

    How's he doing?
    When I first saw him this morning, I was concerned he had a concussion (may have been the adrenaline). He seems to be better now. With regard to his shoulder, it is giving him a bit of trouble! 8-[

    How am I doing?
    I'm actually pretty PISSED OFF! :mad:
    The lady pretty much took off. A few months ago a driver side-swiped a friend- drove away like nothing happened!

    Mike got lucky today!!!

    Be safe everyone.
     
  2. zman

    zman WTF ?

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    Wow man that suck
    Heal up quick buddy
     
  3. jasonmason

    jasonmason inebriate savant

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    Hits like that are always scary. Anyone that would just drive off after something like that is a pretty shitty person.

    Glad to hear Mike got way with just some scrapes and soreness...nothing an ipa or 2 can't fix. Hope the shoulder's nothing serious.
     
  4. doublewide

    doublewide Ride Life....Ride GIANT

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    Sucks to hear this! Maybe a Pint House burger and a beer will make you feel better! ;)
     
  5. marshal

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    Hey Mike, Take care of yourself, Buddy!! Glad you appear to be okay! (Photo shows you smiling at work) Glad it wasn't worse!! Got to watch out for the crappy drivers out there that we all see. Sounds like that woman left the scene of an accident - too bad you didn't get the Lic #...

    Hope everyone rides safely - but even if we all do, a bad vehicle driver can still involve us in an accident!! Watch out, everyone!!
     
  6. blindman_22

    blindman_22 HAB Crew President

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    damn.. glad you're ok.. now the million dollar question... how's the bike? too soon? j/k heal up bro.
     
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    Man!!!! That sucks
     
  8. Kimbilly

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    Sucks to hear Mike...was it close to downtown at all? You know they got a bunch of cameras placed throughout. Hopefully maybe someone can identify her car, with a Mike-sized dent on the hood
     
  9. JSD

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    Wow, heal up Mike. Glad to hear you are ok. Did you file a police report? Take care.
     
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    Glad you're ok. Get some rest and heal up. Karma will take care of that driver.
     
  11. ARGAMA

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    Sorry to hear that. Healing vibe to you Mike and karma to that lady. Please go to the doc and get your shoulder check out.

    Best regards,
     
  12. ARGAMA

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    Hey Mike, you should get this bike as your personal transport on the road! Guarantee NObody will mess with you when they see you!!

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    Cheers,
     
  13. Fullerton Mike

    Fullerton Mike I LOVE BIKES!

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    The bad part of the crash is I got blood on my bright yellow shoes and I had my Starbucks in my cup holder and it was full...
     
  14. Letyrides

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    Ouch! Looks like you had some angels on your side today. Glad to hear the damage was minimal.
     
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    I'm sorry to hear this, Mike. I hope you'll be alright, man. Take care of yourself.
     
  16. fatboyone

    fatboyone Keep the rubber side down

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    Hope your OK Mike and feel better.

    Description of car & location? I will keep my eyes open.
     
  17. ridinrox

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    Wow...just wow!! Sometimes it just blows me away at people's thoughtlessness. Here's to a quick healing process ... :beer:
     
  18. zioncoming79

    zioncoming79 Old Man Dead

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    Your'e back on my top 5. Heal up buddy.
     
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    Stakeout next thursday!
     
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    Glad you are okay. Get well.
     

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