Stonechucker in major accident.

**Ixion** · 25th June 2005, 16:10

If he's made to the hospital and still hanging in there that's hopeful. Those surgeon chappies can perform some pretty serious miracles nowadays( hoping he won't need miracles though).

Let's all keep on hoping, and praying for those who do that.

**justsomeguy** · 25th June 2005, 16:10

Nooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!

Met Stoney at the track day and got to know him well through KB ---

FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK.........

And that was a beautiful R1 too........

What's the latest - please people keep us informed......

Reno and Lars are barely recovering......fuck!!!!!! must be the bloody weather......

**sunhuntin** · 25th June 2005, 16:12

come back to us soon, sc!!!!

anyone who can, can you keep us updated?

**BNZ** · 25th June 2005, 16:15

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

And that was a beautiful R1 too........

Does anyone know what bike he was on?

**justsomeguy** · 25th June 2005, 16:17

Originally Posted by ZXR250_NZ

Does anyone know what bike he was on?

Well I thought he's got his blue bucket and this...... hopefully it's the bucket

**Joni** · 25th June 2005, 16:18

OK guys - I just spoke to his Mum, he is hurt quite bad, but is conscious right now... she will let me know when the doctors are finished working on him.

**BNZ** · 25th June 2005, 16:21

Originally Posted by Joni

OK guys - I just spoke to his Mum, he is hurt quite bad, but is conscious right now... she will let me know when the doctos are finished working on him.

Cheers Joni. Please keep us updated.

**Jackrat** · 25th June 2005, 16:23

Awaiting the news that all is not as bad as it sounds.
I'm Just feeling really bad right now.

Kia kaha Dave.

**MSTRS:Me** · 25th June 2005, 16:26

This is awful news (as it always is in these circumstances). All of us here have put our praying hats on & we sincerely hope that all will be well. See you back out there Dave.

**sels1** · 25th June 2005, 16:26

Got fingers crossed and hopin like heck hes ok.
Just got a txt from CSL thanks for update

**skidMark** · 25th June 2005, 16:27

good to hear something good to hear hes concious....best wishes to the family and dave stay strong

**Uncle B** · 25th June 2005, 16:30

I don't know what to say.
Just got back from the station after giving a statement and a visit from victim support.
I didn't see the accident cause Dave was behind me and I was concentrating on traffic ahead but I herd this almighty BANG and looked in my mirror to see the R1 minus Dave wobbling down the road.
Stopped on the other side of the bridge and ran back to find Dave pretty banged up but still conscious and luckily there was an ambulance 1 minute behind us so I let the professionals do there job.
After I had finished at the police station I phoned Dave's mum to find out his condition.....mulitple fractures, collapsed lung, internal injuries and in a great deal of pain.....doctors will know more after x-rays.
I will try again later to see how his condition is.
The R1 is history.....he hit the barrier so hard that the crankcase burst and sprayed oil all over the road.
If I hadn't talked him into going up the Hill for a ride he'd be ok.
Thanks to those who stopped to help.

**loosebruce** · 25th June 2005, 16:30

That bridge is a dodgey one alright, no room for error at all.

My thoughts are with ya Dave, hope to hear from you soon buddy. And my thoughts to VTWIN as well, it's never cool seeing ya mate go down, hope you're alright mate.

Cheers to all who keep the updates coming in, will keep my eye out while at work for any news.

Peace out.

Cheers for the call to crashe.

**justsomeguy** · 25th June 2005, 16:32

Thanks for the update VTwin......... shit mate

**FROSTY:Me** · 25th June 2005, 16:32

Folks lets all send all the positivity and best hopes and prayers we can to Dave (stonechucker).

**loosebruce** · 25th June 2005, 16:32

Originally Posted by VTWIN

If I hadn't talked him into going up the Hill for a ride he'd be ok.

Dont be saying that buddy, in no way is it your fault mate, things happen as unfortunate as it is, but it's not because of you.

**justsomeguy** · 25th June 2005, 16:33

Originally Posted by FROSTY

Folks lets all send all the positivity and best hopes and prayers we can to Dave (stonechucker).

Yea he'll be fine!! - I;m sure of it!!!

**skidMark** · 25th June 2005, 16:35

Originally Posted by VTWIN

If I hadn't talked him into going up the Hill for a ride he'd be ok.

don't blame yourself mate accidents happen..... doesn't matter about the bike bikes can be replaced a person cannot

NC · 25th June 2005, 16:35

Originally Posted by VTWIN

If I hadn't talked him into going up the Hill for a ride he'd be ok.

Bruce, it's NOT you're fault

**jazbug5** · 25th June 2005, 16:36

Bruce, please don't go blaming yourself for this.
You guys were both so good to me when I started riding; I know Stoney's learned heaps from you, as I did when I went riding with you. You are both patient, great people and I wish I was there to see you both.
Feeling so gutted and helpless stuck over here but thank God at least he IS conscious. Can someone let me know the details of the ward so I can ring or at least send something?
Having trouble believing this.

MD · 25th June 2005, 16:37

Originally Posted by ZXR250_NZ

Does anyone know what bike he was on?

He was on his pride and joy R1. The bike's a wreck now, beyond repair. Hit the right hand side bridge railing, all right side of bike wrecked, tank opened up, engine casings and so on. Was puzzling that he hit the railing on the right when curving right you would expect a crash to send you into the left railing?VTwin had to go to the Police station to file a report so I doubt he will be able or up to posting anything here for awhile. Thanks Joni for the update on his condition. Great to hear he is conscious, I was really worried for him.

**onearmedbandit** · 25th June 2005, 16:37

Originally Posted by VTWIN

If I hadn't talked him into going up the Hill for a ride he'd be ok.

Don't even entertain those thoughts mate, just not worth beating yourself up over. We are all capable of making our own decisions, I know its natural to feel some responsibilty but please don't.

I was just talking to some friends about this. I was saying how great it is to be a part of this community, meeting people you might never have met, shooting the shit, having a laugh and learning from each other. The bad part is though when something like this happens, before to me this would have been an unknown rider having an accident. Thanks to this site it now is someone whose thought's I have read, comments I've laughed at and, well you get the idea. Got to take the bad with the good.

**Ms Piggy** · 25th June 2005, 16:38

Originally Posted by VTWIN

If I hadn't talked him into going up the Hill for a ride he'd be ok.

Hey Bruce,
I know you may feel like that but it's not the case at all, you know Dave loved that bike & riding it.

It could have happened to anyone, anyday. Please don't blame yourself at all.

We all care about Dave but we don't want you to feel in anyway responsible for what has happened.

CSL

**justsomeguy** · 25th June 2005, 16:38

Is it also your fault for making the road slippery?? And making him loose control???

mate even rossi crashes...... please have a

.........

Try to stay calm - few deep breaths please

Stay positive - he should be doing ok - in a few months he'll be racing

**MacD** · 25th June 2005, 16:38

Originally Posted by Joni

OK guys - I just spoke to his Mum, he is hurt quite bad, but is conscious right now... she will let me know when the doctos are finished working on him.

Our thoughts are with you SC.

**Ixion** · 25th June 2005, 16:39

Originally Posted by loosebruce

Dont be saying that buddy, in no way is it your fault mate, things happen as unfortunate as it is, but it's not because of you.

What he said. Shit happens, but you didn't cause the shit. It's just the roll of the dice. People can stay home and die falling down stairs. Don't go down that road of "If only I'd ...". Leads nowhere.

And hopefully the condition he's in sounds survivable. Bad but the sort of thing that once you've got to the hospital they can deal with.

**bugjuice** · 25th June 2005, 16:40

Originally Posted by VTWIN

If I hadn't talked him into going up the Hill for a ride he'd be ok.

Thanks for the update. You can't think like this tho, there's nothing you can predict, and there's nothing you can say that'll change what's happened. I know this, cos my bro went down on a corner while I was watching the rear mirror too, and we were saying the same thing. Don't beat yourself up about it. Shit happens, and this is shit. Lets just hope Dave makes a full recovery, and just take a few mins to chill too. It's not easy, ay?

**skidMark** · 25th June 2005, 16:40

it's so hard to take in... everyone feels it when a biker goes down especially one so well known and liked ... my best wishes to him after my accident earlier this week it makes u start to scrape the surface of what he must be going through i was lucky i only brokw an elbow..... praying he pulls thru hits u right there knowing a fellow rider has gone down

**FROSTY:Me** · 25th June 2005, 16:42

noone is gonna be blaming you bruce.
Everyone is in control of their own destiny mate. Part of making adult decicions.

**Quasievil** · 25th June 2005, 16:43

I just picked up on this after a phone call from MlCrises, Paulas and my thoughts and wishes are with you Dave.

**Ghost Lemur** · 25th June 2005, 16:47

Originally Posted by loosebruce

Dont be saying that buddy, in no way is it your fault mate, things happen as unfortunate as it is, but it's not because of you.

Got to agree LB. Unless you knew he was going to have an accident before inviting him for a ride there is no way you can try and blame yourself. Thoughts with you as well though VTwin, never easy being involved in something like this. Even harder when it's a mate.

Thanks for the extra info guys, sounds like the injuries are serious (and painful) but not life threatening (well no more than life is threatened and fragile at the best of times).

Keep the updates coming please for those of us not in Wellington.

If any of you close friends want to organise a collection of some sort (cash is always more useful than flowers in at times like these) send me a pm as I'd be happy to contribute whatever small amount I can.

Let his family know where here thinking about them too.

**Sensei** · 25th June 2005, 16:56

We ride our own bikes we crash our bikes sometimes not though our own fault . This is Life !! . All the best Dave

**DingDong** · 25th June 2005, 16:57

He'll be back in the seat in no time I'm sure, but he'll be pissed at wreaking his bike.

Get well SC

**Fart** · 25th June 2005, 16:58

Just open this thread. So sad to hear news like this. I pray for the man and his family.

**Skyryder** · 25th June 2005, 16:59

Thoughts and prayers to SC and his family.

Skyryder

**Wellyman** · 25th June 2005, 17:01

FUCK!!! That sucks. my thoughts and prayers go out to Dave and family. I hope he gets better soon. Joni or somebody could you send me a text and keep me updated on his condition. 0212152143.
WM/ Dan

**Zapf** · 25th June 2005, 17:03

Shit SC.... may this incident fly past you and you'll emgerge anew and unscathed. God bless.

Just needed an excuse to get a Bruell aya SC?

**John** · 25th June 2005, 17:04

Bruce, I'm very upset that you hadto see dave in a bad way - but its definately not your fault!
And Dave will be better soon, hes to loved to go anywhere! He will be back on a nice black R1 sooner than we think.

(I must say I am very upset and thank those for continually updating this thread).

My prayers are with all those who are involved.