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Got T-Boned by a semi truck this morning

stretch

stretch

The Wrecking Crew
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Napa- It's blue collar...really
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Sv650- track duty
That's right boys and girls. It happened around 7:00 am on HWY 29 north in American Canyon. It was a perfect storm involving me, a semi truck, and the car that darted into my exit spot. The truck hit me and the SV squarely on the right side, sending us skidding and bouncing into oncoming traffic.
I AM OK!!!
I'm rattled, to say the least...but I don't think I'm half as freaked out as the guy who hit me. As soon as I stood up he started hugging me (quite a nice fellow really). He said he never saw me, or had a chance to break before he hit me.
Nothing is broken. I would like to thank Sidi Vertigo, Alpinestars, and Suomy for saving my body and my brain. My hand was crushed under the bike and I am now missing a mysterious portion of my left middle finger. (I can still flip people off though, if I am so inclined.) My right leg and foot are pretty banged up, but not broken. The SV is pretty thrashed, but he's straight and so it's just a matter getting him all back together. I'll go to the shop and get some pictures tomorrow.
I've had several moments of clarity throughout the day regarding personal happiness and priorities. I was extremely lucky, and that's an under statement. I've also realized that for me, riding is not JUST riding. It's my life. I need my body and my bike better so that I can get back on. I have a track day on the 6th and nothing about what happened today made me think for one second that I didn't still want to go.
I hate that it had to happen, but I have gotten a lot from this experience already. Really, as hokey as it sounds; nothing puts your head in check like a good bounce on the pavement and a close look at the grill of a semi truck.
Thank you, Universe, for not killing me today.
 
Wow, glad to hear it turned out pretty mild. Great story. I'll check back for some bike and gear pics :D
 
Glad you are relatively OK. YOu have a guardian angel, man. Cool you are using this as a learning exprerience, too. Hope you feel better fast.
 
Shit. Did anyone get information on the jackhole that cut you off?

Glad you still with us dude. Heal up! Theres nothing like those "I almost died" moments of clarity.
 
you got t-boned? You mean, the truck hit you going perpendicular to you? Or do you mean you got swiped?

How did it happen? Did someone fail to yield to a stop sign or signal?
 
Good to hear you are still with us and mostly ok. You have been gifted wisdom that takes many of us years to get. Use it for good purposes. ::)
 
Wow, glad nothing was broken and you're only slightly banged up. Come on out Monday and you can hang out with Mo and I, who are both still broken. :teeth
 
yeah happy to hear you're ok, jump back on that saddle!

I'd also like more details about how the crash happened
 
Damn, stretch, sorry to hear. glad you are mostly in one piece, and not to badly broken. gear, it works!

glad you can still flip people off. :teeth

let me know if we can do anything to help out. and what you need for the SV.

cheers
 
Several questions to answer here. The info on the driver is in the police report. I'm really not mad at him, he just didn't see me. I think he was pretty freaked out to not only hit someone and send them flying, but then to see that it was a 110 pound girl to boot.
There is a police report. And I'm not really sure how it would turn out to be my fault. I was traveling North on hwy 29 and if any of you are familiar it's gotten pretty jammed up lately due to construction. But basically, he was at a cross street with a stop sign. He saw a break in cars, but did not see me. I think his intention was to pull out across both lanes and turn left to head south. I saw him start to pull out and had enough time to find an escape route slightly ahead and left. At the exact moment that I started to initiate a left swerve, a car to the right of the semi (who's view was completely obstructed by the truck) jetted out blindly right into the spot I had intended as my exit. Leaving me right in front of the truck grill. I mean it. So if you can visualize it: the truck bulldozed me. Am I making any sense? I'll be honest, I'm a little doped up.
My gear came out surprisingly well...but I'll get some pics and post them up. And tomorrow will go back to the shop and take pictures of the SV.

And yes Steve, I'll roll out Monday and hang with club bruise.!
 
By the way...everyone, the support is awesome. I'll be back on big red in no time! Like I said, got a track day coming and there is NO way I am missing it.

Machete: The SV needs everything. No... not really. But it needs a lot. I'm going back to the shop in the moring so we can really go over the damages.:cry
 
Man, 29 is a shithole of a highway in AmCan and the construction has made it 100 times worse and the number one reason I take Jameison Canyon to get to 80 anymore. Shit like this doesnt surprise me and I am sooooo glad youre relatively ok. That sounds like it had the potential to be much worse.

Was this near the new WalMart ?? Or closer to AmCan Rd ??

Both of those areas kinda scer me anymore.

Heal up and take care !!!
 
stretch said:


Machete: The SV needs everything. No... not really. But it needs a lot. I'm going back to the shop in the moring so we can really go over the damages.:cry
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damn. well. let me know if you need any help picking up or finding parts.

remember, you don't have to run with fairings or much else on the track? :teeth

you said the frame is straight? remember, ebay and craigslist are good sources. and a lot of times the parts sold are right here in california.

you got a list of parts? year of bike?
 
it's the weirdest feeling, just after an accident. i had what recovering alcoholics call "a moment of clarity". everything is bright and vibrant, and the path of your life is right there and defined. best feeling in the world...mixed of course with a steady dose of fear
 
rritterson said:
you got t-boned? You mean, the truck hit you going perpendicular to you? Or do you mean you got swiped?

How did it happen? Did someone fail to yield to a stop sign or signal?
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What he really means is: I am glad your alive. Heal fast. And buy a lottery ticket.

Ditto from myself.
 
Var said:
glad you're alive. but..


are you hawte?
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:leghump yup shes hawt. Wait till tomorrow. You are going to be pretty sore. I hope you can get all the stuff you need in time for the track day.
 
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