Stonechucker in major accident.

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.