Hit by a car... again.

A Place to idle the day away talking about anything you fancy. Expect to find cycling and non cycling topics inside

Re: Hit by a car... again.

Postby Snoop Doug » Sat Apr 25, 2009 2:26 pm

Glad you're OK mate, some folk eh :roll:

Great sense of balance you got there 8)
Snoop Doug
 

Re: Hit by a car... again.

Postby Andrew G » Sat Apr 25, 2009 4:41 pm

[quote]and stained my shorts

I hope they weren't white ones :lol: .

Bit iffy not stopping if the police asked him to, they tend not to like that and handily have notepads for making a note of registration numbers.
Andrew G
lives on this board 24/7!!!
 
Posts: 10477
Joined: Tue Oct 04, 2005 6:47 pm
Location: Selsdon

Re: Hit by a car... again.

Postby Antloony » Sat Apr 25, 2009 5:16 pm

[quote="Andrew G"][quote]and stained my shorts

I hope they weren't white ones :lol: .

Bit iffy not stopping if the police asked him to, they tend not to like that and handily have notepads for making a note of registration numbers.


They did make a note of his reg, they left it up to me if I wanted to take it any further. The look on plods faces when we were talking and he just drove off was priceless though :lol:
User avatar
Antloony
lives on this board 24/7!!!
 
Posts: 1953
Joined: Mon Dec 03, 2007 5:08 pm
Location: Sutton

Re: Hit by a car... again.

Postby Ivor » Sat Apr 25, 2009 7:23 pm

[quote="Antloony"][quote="Andrew G"][quote]and stained my shorts

I hope they weren't white ones :lol: .

Bit iffy not stopping if the police asked him to, they tend not to like that and handily have notepads for making a note of registration numbers.


They did make a note of his reg, they left it up to me if I wanted to take it any further. The look on plods faces when we were talking and he just drove off was priceless though :lol:


definitely take it further - at the least report the accident and the driver will have to produce his documents even if you do decide to take it no further.
there's probably a reason why he didn't stop.
User avatar
Ivor
lives on this board 24/7!!!
 
Posts: 1268
Joined: Wed Jan 23, 2008 5:10 pm
Location: Oxted, Surrey
Top

Re: Hit by a car... again.

Postby Keith » Sat Oct 31, 2009 6:59 pm

I didn't want to be posting in this thread again, but here goes.

Approaching T-Junction, wanting to turn right. Slowed down, looked to my left only to see a car cutting across the junction on my side of the road, heading straight for me :shock: . Incredulously, it didn't appear to be slamming on the brakes or swerving to avoid me. Over the bonnet and spat into the road. Hip blummin painful.

A witness stopped and called the emergency services. Some nice locals brought me a blanket to keep me warm. Ambulance crew gave me a thorough check over saying nothing appeared to be broken and once I'd stopped shaking with the shock, suggested that my living room sofa with a mug of tea would be better for me than a A&E trolley. They said not to hesitate to call if there was any problem.

The kindly locals offered to look after the bike. Delivered home (about 8 miles) in a Surrey Police car.

I've a sore hip, shoulder and shins, plus my back and neck are started to stiffen up a bit. I think that it'll be painful getting going tomorrow.

Reckon I had a lucky escape. I could have been a lot worse off.
User avatar
Keith
lives on this board 24/7!!!
 
Posts: 1796
Joined: Sun Sep 23, 2007 2:55 pm

Re: Hit by a car... again.

Postby Marek » Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:01 pm

Ouch, sounds nasty and scary. Did you get the drivers details as any damage etc should be claimed off their insurance.

Get well soon.

Cheers

Marek....
Marek
lives on this board 24/7!!!
 
Posts: 1969
Joined: Sat May 03, 2003 4:21 pm

Re: Hit by a car... again.

Postby Andrew G » Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:07 pm

Ouch, sorry to here Keith this sounds painful. Glad you were well cared for by the local residents and emergency services, and with nothing broken shows you're still young enough to bounce :) .

Did the car that hit you stop?

[quote="Keith"]Reckon I had a lucky escape.

Well in some ways perhaps, but I'd say the unluckiness of getting hit in the first place is greater :( .
Andrew G
lives on this board 24/7!!!
 
Posts: 10477
Joined: Tue Oct 04, 2005 6:47 pm
Location: Selsdon
Top

Re: Hit by a car... again.

Postby Antloony » Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:09 pm

I hate to see this thread pop up to the top again, usually only means one thing. :?

Sorry to hear about your accident Keith, hope you mend quickly and get on the bike again soon.
User avatar
Antloony
lives on this board 24/7!!!
 
Posts: 1953
Joined: Mon Dec 03, 2007 5:08 pm
Location: Sutton

Re: Hit by a car... again.

Postby -Adam- » Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:14 pm

Well, I guess it's just lucky that your ok!

Dare I ask what became of your bike?
User avatar
-Adam-
lives on this board 24/7!!!
 
Posts: 3515
Joined: Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:38 pm
Location: Kingston/Epsom, well, everywhere really!

Re: Hit by a car... again.

Postby Marcus » Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:34 pm

A speedy and full recovery to you both :D :D :D
User avatar
Marcus
lives on this board 24/7!!!
 
Posts: 760
Joined: Thu Oct 29, 2009 11:18 pm

Re: Hit by a car... again.

Postby Keith » Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:37 pm

[quote="Andrew G"]with nothing broken shows you're still young enough to bounce


I think I was so shocked that the car was on my side of the road and heading straight for me that I didn't tense up. My PowerTap was recording throughout and you'd think there would be a spike in the heart rate but there isn't.

[quote="-Adam-"]Dare I ask what became of your bike?


It doesn't look too bad having had a nice soft body to cushion its fall, but to be honest I've not really much interest in examining it today. It can wait.

[quote="Andrew G"]Did the car that hit you stop?


Yes. I've his details. He was questioned by the Police.
User avatar
Keith
lives on this board 24/7!!!
 
Posts: 1796
Joined: Sun Sep 23, 2007 2:55 pm
Top

Re: Hit by a car... again.

Postby -Adam- » Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:59 pm

[quote="Keith"][quote="-Adam-"]Dare I ask what became of your bike?


It doesn't look too bad having had a nice soft body to cushion its fall, but to be honest I've not really much interest in examining it today. It can wait.


Yeah, I know what you mean! Only asked because it sounds like a frame smashing sort of affair...
User avatar
-Adam-
lives on this board 24/7!!!
 
Posts: 3515
Joined: Thu Jan 12, 2006 9:38 pm
Location: Kingston/Epsom, well, everywhere really!
Top

Re: Hit by a car... again.

Postby Paulos Fandangos » Sat Oct 31, 2009 11:03 pm

Sorry to hear this Keith, hope you have a swift recovery. Never nice to see this sort of thing.
Take it easy.

Paul
Paulos Fandangos
.
 
Posts: 47
Joined: Fri Oct 24, 2008 4:17 pm

Re: Hit by a car... again.

Postby Mike I » Sun Nov 01, 2009 8:46 am

Ouch! You know it's bad when your first instinct isn't to check the frame.

Hope you make a speedy recovery. I can let you have the details of the lawyers who are dealing with my claim if you need some.
User avatar
Mike I
lives on this board 24/7!!!
 
Posts: 1454
Joined: Fri Feb 21, 2003 9:35 am
Location: Tooting

Re: Hit by a car... again.

Postby Rob Q » Sun Nov 01, 2009 12:11 pm

This is my least favourite thread on the forum :( Wish you a speedy recovery Keith
Rob Q
lives on this board 24/7!!!
 
Posts: 613
Joined: Sat Sep 20, 2008 8:05 pm
Location: Sydney

PreviousNext

Return to General

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 58 guests