http://www.idkfa.com/v3 idkfa: syndicated http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=489&msg_id=627 It sounds like Dave is doing well, which is great! And you're right, it could have been so much worse... Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Mercy General Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:30:30 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=489&msg_id=627 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=489&msg_id=502 I talked to kelly earlier today and she said that Dave came out of surgery OK and was in stable condition. They successful fused his C3-C5 vertebrates, and basically completely reconstructed his tibia out of metal. When I spoke with her she was on her way to pick up Dave's mom from the airport to take her to the hospital, and Kelly's mom was at the hospital with Dave. After hearing how it happened, I really can't believe it's not way worse. I think Dave might be the luckiest unlucky guy that is possible in a situation like this. CapitolZebra@idkfa.com (CapitolZebra) Mercy General Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:43:11 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=489&msg_id=502 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=489&msg_id=493 Per Kelly: "Dave was biking home Tuesday night and was hit by a runaway empty boat trailer from behind. The trailer had come unhitched from the truck that was pulling it and crashed into Dave. He broke his left femur at mid shaft, left tibia at proximal end, and his left scapula. He fractured his first and second vertebrae (C1 and C2) and ruptured the disc between the third and fourth vertebrae (C3 and C4). He had a bad laceration of his scalp, which was closed with 16 staples. If he hadn't been wearing a helmet he would have cracked open his skull, but thankfully he was wearing a helmet so it took the brunt of the damage. Catscans look good: there is no bleeding in the brain and there is no internal bleeding. He is going into surgery right now (12:30am): the neurosurgeon, Dr. Bernard, is going to fuse his second, third, and fourth vertebrae (C2, C3, C4). Then he'll go into surgery for his leg and scapula, with Dr. Schumacher, which will involve putting more metal rods and plates into the same leg that got the metal screws during his knee surgery in April. He should be in surgery until 8:30am Wednesday morning." Poor Dave!! Scrotor@idkfa.com (Scrotor) Mercy General Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:21:14 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=489&msg_id=493 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=489&msg_id=492 Just hearing this morning. That is terrifying, considering how much biking I do in the summer, and how often I'm usually riding down roads like O'Malley. Kelly: If there's anything we can do, don't be afraid to ask. kaiden@idkfa.com (kaiden) Mercy General Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:18:13 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=489&msg_id=492 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=489&msg_id=491 There is a comment that was posted early this morning, apparently from Dave's brother: "Thanks for all those who helped with this accident. The cyclist is my brother, who has been and will be in surgery for many more hours. Among the many injuries he suffered, the most serious was a broken neck. He has no brain injury thanks to wearing a helmet. Doctors are fusing vertebrae in his neck, and he can still feel his fingers and toes. They expect a nearly full recovery thanks to the fast and successful response of everyone who helped. Thank you. Without your help he would likely not be in such a fortunate spot. And please wear a helmet, they really do save lives." norwaygirl@idkfa.com (norwaygirl) Mercy General Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:09:24 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=489&msg_id=491 http://www.idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=489&msg_id=489 Did everyone already hear that Dave Coleman was involved in a serious accident last night? http://www.adn.com/2010/09/07/1443370/bicyclist-injured-after-boat-trailer.html Keep Kelly, Dave, and their families in your thoughts... Hopefully things are going OK. If anyone has heard anything can you update? CapitolZebra@idkfa.com (CapitolZebra) Mercy General Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:47:21 -0800 http://idkfa.com/v3/v_thread.php?thread_id=489&msg_id=489