TH3_FRB cycling accident (Page 5)

Unbelievable.  I'm so sorry for Joel and wish I could help.  I hope he recovers quickly. 

I also hope that the woman who hit him owns up to her mistake and turns herself in.  What a scum-bag she is for leaving the scene.

I'm in total shock!  Joel, I'm so sorry to hear about this.  Wow, I can't believe it.  Its so much more shocking when this happens to someone you know (even if only online).  What is friggin' wrong w/ these people? 

Of course, my thoughts and prayers to you for a speedy recovery Joel.  Hang in there and you'll be better soon.

Let's all be careful out there folks.

Holy Crapp!!

Best wishes for a quick recovery. Let him know he is in our thoughts. 

 Mike

Thanks for keeing us up to date Katie...

Tell him C-Section and Electrolux aka Jim and Pam will be thinking about his speedy recovery!

YES!  Lets replace that Specialized with a nice Cervelo P3C.   If someone doesn't start a thread soon I'll enlist Chucky to help start one.

Sure...if anybody wants to send cards, flowers, anything...they can be sent to:

Joel Bell, 430 Delaware Avenue Unit 313, Norfolk, VA 23508.

 Thanks again, for all of your support.  I'm off to the hospital, as he's finally be given a room. 

Katie

Joel, my thoughts are with you.  Here's hoping for a speedy recovery.

hang in the Joel, you are all in our prayers for a speedy rcovery...

Wow, what an awful turn of events. Joel, I am so sorry this happened to you. You are an inspiration to many here on BT. Your giving nature and desire to teach and help others is such an example of all that is good about BT.

I wish you a speedy recovery.

Joel I don't even know what to say. I know you'll come back stronger than anyone could expect.

Be sure to tell the surgeons you only want carbon fiber or titanium hardware..... no steel. Hang in there buddy.

Sh*t.

First all the close calls and stories of other people in the past few weeks and now this. Great way to start off a season eh?

Best of luck Joel, and congrats on the PB at Boston. While I'm at it, I'll also congraulate you on your recovery early, as everyone here knows that you will pull through.

Just becarful when you do find out who dis this..."I pity the fool, I do! I DO!" (Actually I don't, they've got it coming).

Joel:

Jumping on to this bandwagon late.  Been busy. 

If you need a cop's perspective on this - PM with details.  Do not write up your version of the report (if asked) until you run a draft of it by a good lawyer (maybe an experienced cop).  Do not write out a statement if you haven't already.

Personnal Injury Cases can get messy.  Make sure you have EVERY benefit available to you - especially on a hit-and-run.

Wishing you nothing but the best! 

Great job - -whoever got the plate!!!!