Friend went down Monday

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A friend Jim Long of Decorah was hit in Decorah on Monday. Jim has been riding for many years and is a skilled rider . Jim was turning on to a street and was hit by a van. The strange thing is the van had only a half block run at him and the damage and injury were great. I just found out today his injuries Fractured skull, broken neck, broken ribs, punctured lung, and a broken back. He has been put into a coma because of pain. We don't know the whole story as of today only one side of it the police are investigating it. This is the article in paper not much news. The Decorah Police Department is seeking information from anyone who witnessed an accident involving a motorcycle and van Monday at about 12:50 p.m. at the intersection of River Street and Day Spring Lane in Decorah.

 

According to Police, James E. Long, 64, Decorah, was driving his motorcycle when it collided with a vehicle driven by Hyon Lee, 51, Decorah. Long was taken to Winneshiek Medical Center by ambulance, then transferred to St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Lee was not injured. Long was listed in serious condition Tuesday afternoon at St. Mary's.

 

An investigation is continuing. Anyone with more information regarding the accident should call Assistant Police Chief Bill Nixon at 382-3667.

[Kregerdoodle]

I hate to hear this stuff, Prayers are sent for him.

[Eck]

Quote:

James E. Long, 64, Decorah, was driving his motorcycle when it collided with a vehicle driven by Hyon Lee, 51, Decorah.

 

 

Am I reading this right?

James collided with a van,,,, driven by his wife??

 

Hope your friend fully recovers

[Godlover]

Prayers offered up!

[T.J.]

Quote:

James E. Long, 64, Decorah, was driving his motorcycle when it collided with a vehicle driven by Hyon Lee, 51, Decorah.

 

 

Am I reading this right?

James collided with a van,,,, driven by his wife??

 

Hope your friend fully recovers

 

It should read, James E. Long, 64, (FROM) Decorah, and a vehicle driven by Hyon Lee, 51, (FROM) Decorah.

[Marcarl]

Prayers sent for him as well

[Iowawegian]

Just to let you know our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Thinking of you and the missus also. We are lucky to live so close to Mayo!

[sarges46]

Our thoughts are with him for a speedy and complete recovery!

[mini-muffin]

Definitely prayers for him. That much damage to him, that Van had to be going pretty fast. Something sounds very odd about that story.

 

Margaret

[Gamecock]

My thoughts and prayers go out to him. I was in a pretty bad accident in March and suffered some pretty serious injuries. It's terrible that drivers don't watch out for us!

 

Ben