Venture West Sweep in Accident

[Luvdaleather]

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

[Triple J]

Sorry to hear and hope all goes well for a speedy recovery

[10spd]

Prayers

[Great White]

Oh no, broken femur is never good. Makes me cringe just thinking about it.

 

Best wishes for a successful operation and recovery.

[uncledj]

Prayers sent.

[Freebird]

Prayers sent. Always hate hearing things like this.

[Mikealiasmike]

Prayers for a speedy recovery and thankful it wasn't worse.

[Dale124]

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.

[Lone Eagle]

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!

[Guest divey]

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

[RockinRobin]

Prayers sent

[Skid]

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.

[Condor]

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.....

[Yammer Dan]

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.

[etcswjoe]

In our thoughts and prayers.

[Eck]

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)

[videoarizona]

Prayers Up to you Mel!

[SilvrT]

Wishing you a full and speedy recovery Melanie!

[Motiv]

Prayers sent Mel's way.

[Kozubek]

Our thoughts and prayers are with her.

[ragtop69gs]

Best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery.

 

The driver of the cage should be charged with assault with a deadly weapon.

[Carbon_One]

Bad news none of us want to hear. Prayers offered up for a Complete recovery.

Larry

[cowpuc]

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

[Rmar]

Prayers Up

[slowrollwv]

Sorry to hear of this. Prayers for a speedy and full recovery Mel.