Leftinbuilding
Well-Known Member
August 9th 1999, about 14:30. A guy test driving a motorcycle, wearing a borrowed helmet that didn't fit, came around a hilly curve and lost control of the m/c. The helmet was of the type that has the cross piece over the chin. The wind caught the unsnapped helmet and pushed it up over his eyes. He was wobbling all over the road and I took evasive action by turning to the right as much as possible. Still, he nailed me dead center in my windshield, the top of his head planted right in my face. Luckily, by the time of impact I was almost stopped. He was still doing an estimated 45 mph. He slid off my hood, and I was sure he was dead. Totally out! A friend of his had been following him and he was on the scene before I could get out of the car. I told him to check the guy while I called 911. After a few minutes the guy came to. Luckily, and gratefully on my part, he sustained only a concussion and a broken wrist. Interestingly, during his out of control moments he literally crushed both sides of the gas tank with the inside of his thighs. UPS was very kind during the whole aftermath, even to the point of having a psychologist call me that evening to see if I needed to talk. I was offered time off, but went back to work the next day. Scary times.....