Topic: El Diablo....down... (Read 7256 times)

JCZ · « **on:** April 08, 2017, 01:02:43 AM »

Some of you know him as Miguel and some of you know him as Mike.

He went down this morning, in San Diego. Don't know any of the specifics of the accident but just learned that he is in Intensive Care...no brain damage, but is on a ventilator. Broke his left arm in three places and has one rod and a plate. Broke his clavical, has a gash on his right hand, right knee is tore up and lots of staples and road rash.

This info. came to me second hand. I will stop by the hospital when I get back to San Diego tomorrow afternoon.

EDIT: Babe got a Go Fund Me page set up to help with his medical bills (he does not have medical insurance)..... https://www.gofundme.com/mikesmedexpense

JCZ · « **Reply #1 on:** April 08, 2017, 01:18:06 AM »

GregKhougaz · « **Reply #2 on:** April 08, 2017, 02:40:43 AM »

Sorry to read this, JC.

Miguel, heal up quickly and fully. Sorry you have to go through this. GK

2k · « **Reply #3 on:** April 08, 2017, 07:04:15 AM »

Hate to hear news like this. Have never met him but almost "know him" from your ride reports. Heal completely Diablo.

Jock · « **Reply #4 on:** April 08, 2017, 08:01:24 AM »

SHAZAM!

Hate to read this about anyone much less someone I know and have ridden with on a number of occasions.

Miguel,

May God's healing hands be exactly where they need to be and His divine touch mend your body, spirit and soul.

I will be praying for you.

ultrafxr · « **Reply #5 on:** April 08, 2017, 08:22:55 AM »

Miguel, wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery.

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DesertHOG · « **Reply #6 on:** April 08, 2017, 11:23:27 AM »

Sending prayers for a full recovery. Stay strong Miguel.

MIKEYTEE · « **Reply #7 on:** April 08, 2017, 03:27:27 PM »

Prayers and best wishes for you Miguel! I hate hearing of these accidents..
Mike

09nessrg · « **Reply #8 on:** April 08, 2017, 04:24:25 PM »

In our prayers, speedy recovery.

ultrarider123 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 08, 2017, 04:30:54 PM »

Our thoughts and prayers to your quick and complete healing. God speed, Miguel

luca65 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 08, 2017, 04:38:50 PM »

Very sad to hear. Get well soon Miguel, best wishes.

BT · « **Reply #11 on:** April 08, 2017, 11:15:22 PM »

Very sad news. JC, please let Miguel know we are sending him our hope for a speedy recovery.

Blair & Chris

JCZ · « **Reply #12 on:** April 09, 2017, 02:39:56 AM »

Ernie and I will be spending a couple of hours with him tomorrow morning.

DerbyCityCVO · « **Reply #13 on:** April 09, 2017, 02:00:03 PM »

Praying for healing, get well quickly.

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pcpisano · « **Reply #14 on:** April 09, 2017, 04:57:21 PM »

Sorry to hear the news. My wife and I will pray for a speedy recovery.

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JCZ · « **Reply #15 on:** April 09, 2017, 10:29:06 PM »

I was resistant to post this picture.....this is Miguel on Fri. evening after his second surgery...

JCZ · « **Reply #16 on:** April 09, 2017, 10:33:34 PM »

And here he is this afternoon. They already had him setting up in the chair when Ernie and I got there this morning. Not yet looking like he did in the first two photos of this thread but he was still in the chair when I left at 3:00 p.m. Physical therapist came in and I don't like to see a grown man cry so I left at that time....but he is doing so much better in just 48 hours...awwww to be young again....

wtfdskin · « **Reply #17 on:** April 09, 2017, 11:06:50 PM »

Thoughts and prayers for a speedy and whole recovery.

Jock · « **Reply #18 on:** April 10, 2017, 06:02:00 AM »

Atta Boy Miguel! Keep up the recovery and the effort! Excellent work!

JC,

Another "Your number one in my book" sign from Miguel too!

SneakyPete · « **Reply #19 on:** April 10, 2017, 07:05:14 AM »

You got the right attitude, bless you and your quick recovery. Thoughts and prayers headed your way! Thanks JC for sharing.

Cvostu · « **Reply #20 on:** April 10, 2017, 07:15:45 AM »

Wishing for a speedy recovery. . Stuart.

coloradotom · « **Reply #21 on:** April 10, 2017, 11:35:30 AM »

Damn that must have a hard hit, glad to see he's improving. Best wishes Miguel, hope you have a speedy recovery. New member to the broken bones club?

BigLew · « **Reply #22 on:** April 10, 2017, 12:36:12 PM »

Thanks for the update JC!

BigLew

slinkcvo · « **Reply #23 on:** April 10, 2017, 06:00:35 PM »

Hoping for a speedy recovery!

Trapperdog · « **Reply #24 on:** April 10, 2017, 08:13:42 PM »

Nice kid, luckily he's young and will hopefully recover quickly. Our best to him

D-N-D · « **Reply #25 on:** April 11, 2017, 06:02:22 AM »

Hoping only the best for Miguel !!! Hang in there Brother Praying for a full recovery.

Dante

RonandJanet · « **Reply #26 on:** April 11, 2017, 07:50:08 AM »

I hate to hear about this kind of news but glad he seems to be recovering quickly. Thanks for letting everyone know and please let him know I am wishing him a speedy recovery.

Grizzly · « **Reply #27 on:** April 11, 2017, 10:37:55 AM »

So sorry to hear the terrible news, but glad you're on the mend.

As previously mentioned, even thought we've never met, we all feel we know you via JC's ride reports.

Wishing you a speedy recovery Miguel.

All the very best,
Mike (Grizzly)

JCZ · « **Reply #28 on:** April 11, 2017, 11:44:26 AM »

They moved Miguel out of ICU yesterday afternoon. This guy is bouncing back fast! Some of you may still remember what it's like to be young.

BigLew · « **Reply #29 on:** April 11, 2017, 11:49:47 AM »

JC can you supply the location where he is? Have some folks that would like to know. Or PM me if you would like

BigLew

JCZ · « **Reply #30 on:** April 11, 2017, 01:53:43 PM »

Scripps Memorial Hospital
9888 Genesee Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037

Rm #402

Miss Susan · « **Reply #31 on:** April 11, 2017, 03:37:20 PM »

Keep fighting Miguel, wishes for a speedy recovery!

Miss Susan

JCZ · « **Reply #32 on:** April 11, 2017, 04:12:53 PM »

Here's a link to a Go Fund Me page that Babe just got going.....

https://www.gofundme.com/mikesmedexpense

I just want to add that he started his own painting business a couple of years ago....pays his taxes and even got workmen's comp insurance. He thought his workmen's comp covered him also, but we learned yesterday that it does not. He does not have any medical insurance!

DesertHOG · « **Reply #33 on:** April 11, 2017, 05:41:17 PM »

Quote from: JCZ on April 11, 2017, 04:12:53 PM

Here's a link to a Go Fund Me page that Babe just got going.....

https://www.gofundme.com/mikesmedexpense

I just want to add that he started his own painting business a couple of years ago....pays his taxes and even got workmen's comp insurance. He thought his workmen's comp covered him also, but we learned yesterday that it does not. He does not have any medical insurance!

DAMN! Please teach him how to negotiate with the hospital. They won't get more than 40% of their billable fees from an insurance company, sometimes even less.

DH

SDCVO · « **Reply #34 on:** April 12, 2017, 12:19:16 AM »

Miguel is a really good kid that would do anything for anyone. Hard working guy that has built everything he has from scratch with no one handing him anything. Even when we are out on a ride he is on his phone at every stop working and making sure he is making good on his commitments to his customers. I have always respected and appreciated his work ethic and hope all the great people on this forum can throw a few bucks to him in his time of need right now. Every little bit will add up in the end and will hopefully take some pressure off him.
He has worked hard his whole life and as soon as he can I am sure he will continue to do so, this is the time we can all help one of our own!

JCZ · « **Reply #35 on:** April 13, 2017, 03:51:55 PM »

Mike is doing much better.....

VANAMAL · « **Reply #36 on:** April 13, 2017, 11:11:54 PM »

Miguel needs to visit the nurse in carson city again like ak said.

JCZ · « **Reply #37 on:** April 14, 2017, 10:13:36 AM »

Quote from: VANAMAL on April 13, 2017, 11:11:54 PM

Miguel needs to visit the nurse in carson city again like ak said.

Yea, Andy suggested that to him on the phone last night.

RGlideKid · « **Reply #38 on:** April 14, 2017, 05:50:33 PM »

I hate to see this, especially since Miguel was so getting into it this past year or so. I hate it for him and it just makes me sick.
I pray that he will quickly heal and return to normal, both physically and mentally. I hope this doesn't ruin riding for him, as we all know how much he's been into it lately.
I sure to hate to see this and hope the best for him.

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