Luvdaleather Posted July 23, 2015 Share #1 Posted July 23, 2015 I just got home from ER where as Caverrider (Melanie), while on her way to meet me for our usual evening ride, was hit by a woman making a U-Turn in the middle of a long fast moving road. They were both heading out towards Montague, the lady slowed down and pulled over a bit. Mel assumed she was going to stop, and then the lady made a U-turn in front of her. Mel is being flown down to Redding, CA for surgery at Mercy Medical tomorrow. Her right leg is broke in three places. She has a compound fracture in her femur, a clean break in her tibia and a break in her fibula. Her CT scans proved that her leg was the only major injury. Tomorrow's surgery will show more as her femur is shattered. Dr. Bill Broekel, Melanie's friend, was there and he explained things to me so that I understood her injuries better. The bike is totaled. I do not know more than that. funny, how in her pain she mentioned Victor and the "Venture West Folks". She asked me to "let them know I'm ok". Without asking I know that you all will send prayers and good thoughts. Mel's private email is caverrider@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple J Posted July 23, 2015 Share #2 Posted July 23, 2015 Sorry to hear and hope all goes well for a speedy recovery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10spd Posted July 23, 2015 Share #3 Posted July 23, 2015 Prayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great White Posted July 23, 2015 Share #4 Posted July 23, 2015 Oh no, broken femur is never good. Makes me cringe just thinking about it. Best wishes for a successful operation and recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncledj Posted July 23, 2015 Share #5 Posted July 23, 2015 Prayers sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted July 23, 2015 Share #6 Posted July 23, 2015 Prayers sent. Always hate hearing things like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikealiasmike Posted July 23, 2015 Share #7 Posted July 23, 2015 Prayers for a speedy recovery and thankful it wasn't worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale124 Posted July 23, 2015 Share #8 Posted July 23, 2015 Wow, Nanci, I'm so sorry to hear. I really enjoyed talking to Melanie at Venture West, and appreciated her waiting for me to get gas when the rest of the group had left on the night we will went for pie. Please pass along my best wishes and hopes for a speedy recovery to her. Dale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Eagle Posted July 23, 2015 Share #9 Posted July 23, 2015 OMG – this is bad news – I am so sorry. Please let her know that Barb and I have her in our thoughts – and are praying for a successful surgery and a healthy recovery. That SUCKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest divey Posted July 23, 2015 Share #10 Posted July 23, 2015 Very very sorry to hear about Melanie. Sounds as though it could have been much worse. Thoughts going out to her for a quick recovery. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinRobin Posted July 23, 2015 Share #11 Posted July 23, 2015 Prayers sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted July 23, 2015 Share #12 Posted July 23, 2015 Crap I hate to hear this again. Sounds like she wa following this car and the car pulled off the road on the right then swung back across the road. Hope Melanie heal fast and hope there is no more accidents during the Venture West Meet or at the International. Ride safe folks. Prayers for Melanie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted July 23, 2015 Share #13 Posted July 23, 2015 Oh Geeze!!!!! It was a real pleasure meeting Mel at VW-Shasta. Great Lady.. Why is it bad things happen to really nice people. Prayers up..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted July 23, 2015 Share #14 Posted July 23, 2015 Prayers Up!!! That broken femur is bad news but cam heal. I'll hurt a little for her. Melanie you must listen to the docs with this one!! Hope the Idiot that hit her has good insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted July 23, 2015 Share #15 Posted July 23, 2015 In our thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted July 23, 2015 Share #16 Posted July 23, 2015 Always hate to read posts like this. I wish her the best. Prayers sent. (I moved this thread from the watering hole to the prayer request section since it will be filled with offerings of prayers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoarizona Posted July 23, 2015 Share #17 Posted July 23, 2015 Prayers Up to you Mel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted July 23, 2015 Share #18 Posted July 23, 2015 Wishing you a full and speedy recovery Melanie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motiv Posted July 23, 2015 Share #19 Posted July 23, 2015 Prayers sent Mel's way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kozubek Posted July 23, 2015 Share #20 Posted July 23, 2015 Our thoughts and prayers are with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted July 23, 2015 Share #21 Posted July 23, 2015 Best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery. The driver of the cage should be charged with assault with a deadly weapon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted July 23, 2015 Share #22 Posted July 23, 2015 Bad news none of us want to hear. Prayers offered up for a Complete recovery. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted July 23, 2015 Share #23 Posted July 23, 2015 Prayers Up and Blessings Down!! This is extremely heartbreaking news but very very glad you are gonna be ok Mel!! Heal fast and fully!! Puc and Tippy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmar Posted July 23, 2015 Share #24 Posted July 23, 2015 Prayers Up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrollwv Posted July 23, 2015 Share #25 Posted July 23, 2015 Sorry to hear of this. Prayers for a speedy and full recovery Mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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