Subject: Re: Organizer of Italian Moto-Fest, Bill Freeman, injured in accident.
Author: Robert Hawkes
Date: Sep 9, 2002, 7:09 PM
Post ID: 1710979607
Charlie, Tell Bill a "Get well soon" from Rochester, NY. Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: Charlie Mullendore <Ambo-@netscape.net>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Cc: <MGNO-@topica.com>
Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 7:53 PM
Subject: Organizer of Italian Moto-Fest, Bill Freeman, injured in accident.
| Hi All, Fellow Loop List member and riding buddy of mine, Bill Freeman, was |
the "Nostalgia Run" near Myersville, MD when on a downhill section of
Highland School Rd. the deer ran out of the woods to our left directly into
Bill's path. From the accounts of the riders following him, Bill's '79 SP
hit the deer in the head with the headlight, spinning the deer around into
the rear of the bike. This caused him to lose control and both rider and
bike went down at approx. 50 mph. As I was the lead rider of the group, I
didn't see it happen and only noticed there was nobody behind me after about
15 seconds. By the time I turned around and arrived back at the scene,
several neighbors were with him lending assistance as were fellow riders Rob
Van Slyke and Jay Horine. One neighbor was an retired RN and another a
volunteer firefighter. Units arrived within 10 mins. and kept coming from
the various small towns around the area for the next 15. Once they had
carefully removed his damaged riding gear, fitted him with a neck brace and
strapped him to a back board, he was transported to Frederick Memorial
Hospital. Rob and I went to the hospital to wait for Bill's wife Linda to
arrive and then for word on his condition. The news sounded encouraging, so
Rob left for home and I went to get my car and trailer to pick up the
shattered SP.
I spoke with Linda today and she said they kept him for observation |
"minor fracture of one rib" as well as two abrasions. He is expected to be
released tomorrow or Wednesday.
Though only a few of you probably know Bill personally, I thought I'd |
careful out there! Still have fun, but try to minimize the risks by riding
defensively an wearing good gear. Bill was wearing a full-face HJC helmet,
Joe Rocket mesh jacket, motorcycle boots and jeans when he went down. The
helmet and jacket are history but did the job they were intended to do.
Didn't mean to get preachy there, sorry! Now if you'll excuse me I've got
some shopping to do for a better jacket...
Charlie __________________________________________________________________ The NEW Netscape 7.0 browser is now available. Upgrade now! |
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