Murph Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 The phone rang today, and it was the wife calling. She was driving by an accident that just happened: a woman on a bike that was hit by a truck. She recognized the bike, because it was our daughter's bike. Fortunately she came out of it and only had a few scrapes and bruises. Give your loved ones a hug, because you never know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southwestforests Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Oh my gosh!! Yay! on the good fortune. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Wow, thankful she's ok! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fishwelding Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Very glad it didn't turn out to be more serious! But yes, Murph, that's terrifying. And puts things in perspective. Also a reminder to be careful while driving. Lately I'm trying to be more considerate of cyclists, especially. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 I'm glad your daughter is OK. It must have been horrifying for your wife! I do a lot of walking. I've been pushed down the road and skimmed several times. I've learned to NEVER, EVER, trust any driver in any vehicle until and only while you have eye contact. That also means never crossing in front of a car at night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Thank heavens your Daughter is fine! Also good advice to squeeze your little ones a little more or a second or two longer. Remember too that schools are letting out here in the U.S. and soon up in Canada. So there will be lots of kids out biking, skateboarding, and generally playing outside. Take a little extra care when out driving. Regards, Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted June 2, 2018 Author Share Posted June 2, 2018 Thank you for the 1 hour ago, dnl42 said: I'm glad your daughter is OK. It must have been horrifying for your wife! To put It mildly. A local business caught it on tape, and if the impact hadn't pivoted her and thrown her the way it did the truck would have run over her and crushed her legs and/or pelvis. Thank you all for the kind comments, Regards, Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jabow Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Whoa!! So very glad ur daughter came thru,...... okay!! We're NOT in charge!! While ur huggin' ur daughter, I'll thanks the one WHO is in Charge!! Bo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alvis 3.1 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 I'm glad your daughter is ok, hope your wife wasn't too jangled! Take care and you're right, you never know when your number is up! Al P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted June 3, 2018 Author Share Posted June 3, 2018 22 hours ago, jabow said: Whoa!! So very glad ur daughter came thru,...... okay!! We're NOT in charge!! While ur huggin' ur daughter, I'll thanks the one WHO is in Charge!! Bo 16 hours ago, Alvis 3.1 said: I'm glad your daughter is ok, hope your wife wasn't too jangled! Take care and you're right, you never know when your number is up! Al P Thank you for the kind words. She's pretty sore today, but it could have been much worse. Regards, Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Wow. Glad she came out of that ok. I've seen too many where they don't. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 I, too, offer condolences and sympathy. I long-ago took to heart that bicycles are legally entitled to use roadways. It's a shame many cyclists ignore road rules which causes much antagonism towards them by automobile operators. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wxltcol Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 I hope she heals up quickly both physically and emotionally! Had to be a shock! Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AX 365 Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Murph, Having investigated many of these types of collisions, I'm very happy to hear that your daughter has avoided serious injury. I hope she recovers from her injuries, both seen and unseen, quickly and fully. Mike Murphy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Had to respond to a couple of those over the years too in my old jobs. Give her that hug. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted June 6, 2018 Author Share Posted June 6, 2018 Again, thank you for the kind words. We were very lucky. Regards, Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mightymax Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 My Gosh I am glad she came out with only minor injuries. I ride my bike everyday. I must ride 2 miles to and from the trail, and if I am not almost killed at least once a ride it is astonishing. In that 2 miles one mile is through a wooded area. it used to be one car every 15 minutes but the area has grown and now it is almost steady traffic. So many drivers just refuse to move over two feet to go around me. Others seem distracted of course and cross onto the shoulder where I am. So far I am lucky but everytime I hear a car coming up behind me I wonder if this will be the one...... Hug your Daughter extra tight today!!!! Max Bryant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kilo01 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 I am so happy to hear that things turned out as good as it did. Sending our best from my family (with an active daughter) to your family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted June 7, 2018 Author Share Posted June 7, 2018 16 hours ago, mightymax said: Others seem distracted of course and cross onto the shoulder where I am. No doubt they're busy texting. Keep your head on a swivel. 9 hours ago, Kilo01 said: I am so happy to hear that things turned out as good as it did. Sending our best from my family (with an active daughter) to your family. Thank you. Regards, Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john53 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Glad to hear she is OK. I saw that horror when I was 6, my brother then 3 bolted across the road to catch up with my grandmother, a car came down the road and hit him sending him 20 feet in the air and rolling down the gutter. Luckily it was a glancing blow and not direct head on, just a few weeks in the hospital. I ride my bicycle here in retirement and when a motorist stops to let me cross I shake my head no and wave him on. I have learned to trust no one!---John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 3 hours ago, john53 said: I ride my bicycle here in retirement and when a motorist stops to let me cross I shake my head no and wave him on. I have learned to trust no one!- This! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 20 hours ago, john53 said: Glad to hear she is OK. I saw that horror when I was 6, my brother then 3 bolted across the road to catch up with my grandmother, a car came down the road and hit him sending him 20 feet in the air and rolling down the gutter. Luckily it was a glancing blow and not direct head on, just a few weeks in the hospital. I ride my bicycle here in retirement and when a motorist stops to let me cross I shake my head no and wave him on. I have learned to trust no one!---John Thank you. Glad to hear your brother made it through. Regards, Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Damn she was lucky Murph. I'm a keen cyclist, though I do more on mountain bike trails than on the road these days. The motorist vs cyclist war is alive and well in Australia. In fact I think Australian drivers might be the World Champions of irrational cyclist hatred. I can understand the frustration in busy traffic areas like Sydney where bikes delay drivers, and cyclists run red lights etc. and frankly I'd never ride a bike in Sydney. But the vitriol is nearly as bad out here in the country where there is Sweet FA traffic & a cyclist wouldn't delay anyone by more than 10 secs. I now ride with a Fly6 - a rear light that also has a camera. The stupid & potentially deadly behaviour I've captured from motorists is frightening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Glad to hear that she is OK Murph. She was indeed very lucky. Any parent of a teen (or older can relate). Last month, my 18-year old daughter was rear-ended by a lady driving "distracted" (the police told me they were pretty sure this lady was messing with her phone). Her car got totaled, pushed into oncoming traffic but thankfully no one else hit her. She's ok but I'll never forget that call. Nothing like answering a call from your daughter with her crying that she just got into a bad accident and hearing sirens in the background to turn your blood to ice water. Now every time I see that she's calling me, my blood-pressure goes up a bit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 4 hours ago, Thommo said: Damn she was lucky Murph. Yes, she was. We are extremely conscious of that. 1 hour ago, 11bee said: Glad to hear that she is OK Murph. She was indeed very lucky. Any parent of a teen (or older can relate). Last month, my 18-year old daughter was rear-ended by a lady driving "distracted" (the police told me they were pretty sure this lady was messing with her phone). Her car got totaled, pushed into oncoming traffic but thankfully no one else hit her. She's ok but I'll never forget that call. Nothing like answering a call from your daughter with her crying that she just got into a bad accident and hearing sirens in the background to turn your blood to ice water. Now every time I see that she's calling me, my blood-pressure goes up a bit. The parent worry gene is never turned off. Glad to hear your daughter was okay. The amount of ridiculousness on the road by people driving a car while talking/texting never fails to amaze me. Regards, Murph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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