Six Gaps Accident

One of the guys I rode up there with, Harry, is a doctor and was the first person to come to her aid.  I ended up going out to pick him up after he'd seen her off with the EMTs and resumed riding. 

We're all wishing the best for her; I know Harry's checked up on her a couple of times and if I get any updates on her condition, I'll post them.

Been trying to learn more about this as well.  Found this link that might help with updates:

http://www.evergladesbc.com/www/readblog.html?id=107

Very tough/sad situation; hope she pulls through.

I learned earlier this evening that Daniella passed away.

The link http://www.evergladesbc.com/www/readblog.html?id=107 has more details.

Wow.  So sad to hear this.

I really hate to hear that she did not make it.  I have been thinking about her a lot since I learned some of the details of the accident on here.  I have been wanting to ask how she was doing, but I have hesitated because I did not want to feel like a gawker.  This is really sad news. 

*SIGH* very sad news to hear indeed.

Note that she was an organ donor ... her last act was to give.

I going to talk to Steph to remind her again that is what I would want to do if placed in the same situation.

wow. so sad.

does anyone know what truly happened out there? did she take a curve? a car?

Latrina...from what I've gathered, nobody saw the accident take place.  A friend was one of the first cyclists who happened upon the scene and she said it was very bad...her words (some graphic details included):

Nobody saw the accident, but my husband and I were the second people with her after two other cyclist one of which was a neurologist thank God literally, sag was right behind.. none of us could get a cell, but we got a radio. I ran over and just prayed over her, about 30 seconds later an ER doctor came down the hill stopped, he took a look at her and once the radio was there he told them to get a hellicopter and that she was a level one head trauma. WE stayed until she left in the ambulance to get to the top for the hellicopter. From the way her bike looked, we think she might of lost control, tacoed her wheel which caused it to fall off, her fork was broken and she was about 8 feet from her bike on her face when we got there. WHen the neurologist turned her, I thought she was dead, her body was limp, but then she gasped forair and blood came out of her mouth. She then had horrible breathing, her helmet was cracked, glassed broken up into her forehead, it was awful.

I cannot even imagine...

Certainly helps put things in perspective.  I won't be complaining about a bad ride or run anytime soon.

heavens.

 it's just so sad.

This is terrible news.  Prayers to her family and friends.

And, as a PSA, the Hogpen decents are pretty hairy. (As stated)  I always ride/pump the brakes.  If you've never seen them before riding down them, and even after riding them, exercise extreme caution.

Andi