Modern Vespa

I got an SMS that Josh went down "Bad" any update on his condition? Something about being hit by a car in the twisties.

From CHP www site
Incident: 0859 Type: Traffic Collision - Ambulance Responding Location: SR9 AT SR35 Zoom Map: 871 2D info as of: 3/2/2008 12:51:59 PM
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
12:30PM 1039 DICK S / ENRT WITH FLTBD
12:14PM ^SB SR9
12:05PM SJPD TRIED TO XFER PTY WHO IS 97 WITH TC BUT LOST PTY
12:02PM BOTH ARE 1125
12:01PM 1039 1141
12:01PM MC VS VEH
RESPONDING OFFICERS STATUS
12:21PM CHP Unit On Scene
12:32PM CHP Unit On Scene
12:32PM CHP Unit Enroute


1125 = that the trafic accident is a trafic hazzard
1141 = ambulance enroute
1039 = message sent

Last edited by cfargo on Sun Mar 02, 2008 2:33 pm; edited 1 time in total

Oh, no. Can you please try to keep us updated Curt?

And lay off the posts about where are your Scoot subscriptions for a few days please guys.

Just got another SMS from the scene that he is "ok more or less" l pray that it more so on the more side.

Another SMS "He was talking scoot down the ravine"

Yes this is going on right now.

Just got a phone call describing it as horrendous, before we lost the phone connection, I was told that both legs are broken and maybe his back. He was able to move his toes. An air ambulance is en-route.

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Oh man, that isn't sounding good at all, let's all hope for the best. Thanks for keeping us up to date with things Curt.

My thoughts are with him - thanks for the updates.

Thanks for keeping us informed, Curt. Bad situation.

That is awful! Hoping that it is not as bad as it sounds, and that he is doing alright.

Just talked to someone who was on the ride and he described the accident as a young early 20's kid driving an Lexus SC300 50-55mph around a 25mph turn loosing control, locking his brakes up and skidding into the on coming lane hitting Josh head on. Josh was on his Green Laser (not leading but in the middle of the pack) which was thrown some 100 yards backwards and down into a ravine. Both car and scooter are totaled.

Josh was airlifted to:
Regional Medical Center of San Jose
225 N Jackson Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 259-5000

I don't know how long he will be there or where they will transfer him too at the direction of his medical insurance company.

Yes there are photos of the scene but I'm to that they are too horrific to post here.

This hits very close to home for me as this is the same hills where I had my bad accident but it sounds like I got off a lot better then Josh did.

Lets do keep Josh and his family in our thoughts and prayers.

Last edited by cfargo on Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:42 pm; edited 2 times in total

Sending my thoughts and prayers Josh's way.

Let's be careful out there.

Kurt, Was this the monthly Los Gatos Vespa Club ride that starts in Los Gatos? Best wishes to Josh for a speedy recovery. Any way I can help please contact me.

Michael

Josh is currently headed in for emergency surgery to one of his legs.

Last edited by cfargo on Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:06 pm; edited 1 time in total

Yes it was.

As one who was on that ride but did not see the incident or the scene, I saw a HUGE train of Lexus and other import racers coming down Hwy 9 just as we were approaching the 9/35 intersection. Kids hanging out of windows, hootin' and hollerin', taking photos and video and not a lot of attention being paid where it was needed.

Sounds like the pinnacle of irresponsibility displayed by at least one individual in the car group.

Here's one for hoping Josh a quick and complete recovery...

That's the thing I've always feared about riding up 9... So many weekend racers who think they're the next Michael Schumacher driving completely out of control. I hope the kid in the car gets the book thrown at him.

oh my goodness! this sucks and my eyes are all teary. jeez...

Sending out energy - will post to the yahoo group of healers. Reiki energy on its way.

Update : Katie Rogers enroute; prelim scans show head and neck are okay.

My thoughts are wih him and his wife. Thanks for keeping us posted Curt.

This is a terrible accident. I hope Josh has a quick recovery.

Curt Thanks for the updates.

Matt

get another scan. We all know that boys head ain't right get well soon Josh!

Rough day.....Josh could use some positive energy bout now.

be safe out there....

R

Stay away from the cars.....

R

Rich...show the one of his license plate!

Only a dork sports this license ring.......

R

that was Lexus IS300 right ? Was the kid ok? Was he in a group ?

I'm not sure anyone knows? The kid and his friend stayed in the car the whole time and didn't really participate in any of their aftermath...I'm sure the CHP had something to say to them though

I wonder if the driver of the car is in the hospital. I'd like to send him something. Something outside the realm of the common florist.

Hey guys, we heard the news. We're at the Salton Sea ride right now and we just want you to know, Josh, we hope for your speedy recovery.

I hope they are charged with something..reckless driving perhaps and have to pay for all of Josh's medical expenses. By the look of the car in Josh's lane, they were clearly in the wrong..

Poor Josh..our hearts go out to him and his family

DriftUnit should be the name of Joshs new scooter club

My thoughts and prayers go to Josh and his family.

Janine

Hoping for a full and speedy recovery.

Josh

We are praying for you. Hang in there.


Reno Bob

Bet he's sporting some smelly pants

Hmmm...going 55 into a 25mph turn...locking up the brakes...80 foot skid marks....the license plate...makes you wonder if he wasn't TRYING to do what he did.

I've heard there has been a lot of people drifting on Page Mill lately, though I've also heard they send someone up the road and communicate by cell phone to try and get runs in on a clear road...and they do it on weekday nights.

Obviously not the case on this sunny, busy, spring fever day. Asswipes.

My best wishes to Josh and Katie and hopes for a quick and complete recovery.

Don

PS - Curt, please let us know if there's any kind of a recovery fund needed or if they need help with dinner, whatever!

sick to my stomach about this,

my prayers are with you.

Best wishes and prayers out to Josh and his family. Let us know how we can help...