Topic: Oklahoma PGR Rider Down (Read 7046 times)

fresh oil and pipes · « **on:** January 28, 2012, 01:24:13 PM »

A member of the Oklahoma PGR Roger Ayers was on the way to mission to honor a WWII/Korean Veteran when a teenage girl pulled out in front of him he did not have time to even apply any brakes before impact the witness say he was thrown 20 - 25 feet into the air over the SUV and landed on the opposite side of the vehcile on the roadway. This was approximately 10:00 a.m. Friday morning he has had 4 surgeries so far and has a good prognosis but will be a long recovery. Shattered pelvis, broken femur, broken arm and some interal organs severly damaged they are keeping him in an induced coma for the time being. He is a good safe biker and very well thought of in the Oklahoma PGR just posting this as a reminder for all of us to be aware of what is going on around us at all times the second bike in the group avoided any type of collision by going onto the grassy side of the road all the bikes were traveling at or below the speed limit. The thoughts are the teenager was on the phone or texting when she pulled out in front of the bikes.

05SEEGer2 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 28, 2012, 01:48:58 PM »

Get well soon, Roger.

StevesCVO · « **Reply #2 on:** January 28, 2012, 02:04:25 PM »

Sorry to hear this. Hopefully he has a full recovery. Too bad so many people have their heads up their asses that things like this happen.

red ben59 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 28, 2012, 02:40:49 PM »

Hate to hear this. Sometimes experience can't save you from an IDIOT. Wishing him a full and speedy recovery.

Skillet · « **Reply #4 on:** January 28, 2012, 07:01:58 PM »

Please send along my wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery.

B.A. · « **Reply #5 on:** January 28, 2012, 07:08:17 PM »

Don't worry y'all.

She'll be back on the road in no time.

Forgive the cynicism! However, it's epidemic, IMHO. And, no, I don't want the .gov to solve the problem.

Get well soon fellow PGR rider. Damn shame.

2k · « **Reply #6 on:** January 29, 2012, 12:00:10 PM »

Always hate to hear of someone going down. Even worse when they are on a mission of goodwill. Prayers are with the rider.

Buy early · « **Reply #7 on:** January 29, 2012, 06:01:44 PM »

So sorry to hear about your friend! We'll keep him in our prayers.

Chains · « **Reply #8 on:** January 29, 2012, 07:51:22 PM »

Prayers for Roger, jail for the teenager i hope.

Jmoney06 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 30, 2012, 02:43:56 AM »

Heal Fast, Heal Well, never like hearing about any Rider who has fallen due to irresponsible drivers, any age !

1sharprdkg · « **Reply #10 on:** January 30, 2012, 12:47:20 PM »

Quote from: 2ksoftail on January 29, 2012, 12:00:10 PM

Always hate to hear of someone going down. Even worse when they are on a mission of goodwill. Prayers are with the rider.

X2 Well said my friend. Hope he gets well soon.

Eagle Eye · « **Reply #11 on:** February 08, 2012, 09:18:29 AM »

Hi Flash:

Sorry to hear about our PGR Brother going down. Do you have any updates? This is a good reminder to not take for granted anyone sees us. I doubt he could have done anything different, but it will make me even more circumspect as I ride, even with a group.

Has the driver been charged? Hope she has good insurance.

Prayers for his healing are on the way.

fresh oil and pipes · « **Reply #12 on:** February 08, 2012, 06:18:15 PM »

Thank you all for the thoughts and comments. Roger is still in a induced coma and in the trauma ICU was taken off the rotobed on Monday this week taken to surgery where they repaired his broken femur, the break in the front of his pelvis, the tear in his bladder during a pretty long surgery. The other injuries will have to wait for a while. Today he is responding to pain and opening his eyes to voice but is still a long way from leaving the hospital. We all know some that have been injured and all know that it could be us but Roger always agreed with the glass half full theory of life and would never think of going through life being afraid of the half empty part. The other participant in the accident has been to the hospital and there has not been any disposition of the event as of yet I am pretty sure they are waiting until the prognosis is more clear. Ride Safe/Ride Hard and enjoy life.

Buddy

fresh oil and pipes · « **Reply #13 on:** February 08, 2012, 08:54:29 PM »

Word just came from hospital Roger is now breathing on his own.

red ben59 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 09, 2012, 07:14:11 AM »

Quote from: flash on February 08, 2012, 08:54:29 PM

Word just came from hospital Roger is now breathing on his own.

Damn good news!!!!!!! Wishing him Gods speed in the healing process

spydglide · « **Reply #15 on:** February 09, 2012, 07:33:00 AM »

So sorry to read of this riders injuries. Brings back to mind my similar accident (?) of last May. No way to avoid someone who darts right into you at the last moment and then it's just a matter of how seriously you get hurt. My prayers are with him as he is in for a long bit of suffering. It's part of the life we live riding in traffic, but so many of these encounters could be avoided....it's just a bad deal all around. spyder

Eagle Eye · « **Reply #16 on:** February 12, 2012, 07:46:30 PM »

Excellent news! Thank you for keeping us posted.

Boxman88 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 12, 2012, 08:21:18 PM »

Good news on breathing on his own. Good luck on speedy recovery.

fresh oil and pipes · « **Reply #18 on:** February 13, 2012, 01:05:13 PM »

Surgery today is underway to repair tib/fib fracture and the toes on the other foot. Intubation will be removed tommorrow if all goes as planned. Information I have received from another rider that was at the scene says the other driver involved received citations for inattentive operation of a motor vehicle and failure to yield.

StevesCVO · « **Reply #19 on:** February 13, 2012, 08:52:02 PM »

Glad to hear he is doing better. Sure doesn't seem right thats the only tickets they recieved for almost killing someone.

spydglide · « **Reply #20 on:** February 13, 2012, 09:04:05 PM »

Quote from: StevesCVO on February 13, 2012, 08:52:02 PM

Glad to hear he is doing better. Sure doesn't seem right thats the only tickets they recieved for almost killing someone.

Par for the course. spyder

fresh oil and pipes · « **Reply #21 on:** February 14, 2012, 07:49:58 PM »

Roger is doing well today the intubation tube has been removed he is breathing on his own and talking some movement is still painful as they have reduced his pain management meds. Not out of the danger completely but is doing remarkably well on this 18th day.

spydglide · « **Reply #22 on:** February 14, 2012, 10:39:31 PM »

Quote from: flash on February 14, 2012, 07:49:58 PM

Roger is doing well today the intubation tube has been removed he is breathing on his own and talking some movement is still painful as they have reduced his pain management meds. Not out of the danger completely but is doing remarkably well on this 18th day.

Thanks for the update Flash. Tell him we're thinking of him and praying for his speedy & full recovery. spyder

fresh oil and pipes · « **Reply #23 on:** February 15, 2012, 07:50:32 AM »

Finally after 18 days Roger is awake enough and able to talk since they extubated him. One of the questions he was asked was "are you going to ride again?" he answer was "Yep"

Eagle Eye · « **Reply #24 on:** February 15, 2012, 09:49:02 AM »

Quote from: flash on February 15, 2012, 07:50:32 AM

Finally after 18 days Roger is awake enough and able to talk since they extubated him. One of the questions he was asked was "are you going to ride again?" he answer was "Yep"

Ride on! errr Right on!

darth davidson · « **Reply #25 on:** February 17, 2012, 02:38:01 PM »

I'll keep them in my prayers

fresh oil and pipes · « **Reply #26 on:** February 22, 2012, 02:13:38 PM »

Roger is sitting up, eating, drinking, talking and is doing much, much better. The road to his full recovery is long and painful things are looking really good for him and his family right now. Thank you all for your thoughts and concerns during this time. Ride Hard/Ride Safe

MAT · « **Reply #27 on:** February 22, 2012, 02:27:41 PM »

Glad to hear Roger is doing better, thanks for the updates and make sure and tell him the West coast says Hello and

Eagle Eye · « **Reply #28 on:** February 22, 2012, 02:30:41 PM »

Quote from: MAT on February 22, 2012, 02:27:41 PM

Glad to hear Roger is doing better, thanks for the updates and make sure and tell him the West coast says Hello and

X2

North Georgia Hawg · « **Reply #29 on:** February 29, 2012, 09:31:39 PM »

Best wishes to Roger for a continued recovery from this accident...

fresh oil and pipes · « **Reply #30 on:** March 01, 2012, 02:06:17 PM »

Thanks to all that have responded with thoughts, prayers, comments, etc. Roger is being released fromt he hospital today to go home and continure his recovery. He will be limited on mobility for a while yet but still says he will ride again. I will be printing this thread and taking it to him unless someone that has posted has an issue with that. Please let me know will prob print and head over on Monday.

porthole · « **Reply #31 on:** March 01, 2012, 02:59:25 PM »

Once posted its public.
Print and take.

fresh oil and pipes · « **Reply #32 on:** May 10, 2012, 08:49:14 AM »

Roger is healing nicely he is now walking on his own and this last Saturday the Downed Bikers Association held a benefit run for him and another brother that went down in similar incidents. Roger rode as the BSR on a trike he was in the wind for a ride of about 50 miles or so and told all it is one of the best days of his life. Soon he will be back and riding on his own. Thanks to all for the thoughts and well wishes he enjoyed reading the posts on this forum.

spydglide · « **Reply #33 on:** May 10, 2012, 09:02:51 AM »

Quote from: flash on May 10, 2012, 08:49:14 AM

Roger is healing nicely he is now walking on his own and this last Saturday the Downed Bikers Association held a benefit run for him and another brother that went down in similar incidents. Roger rode as the BSR on a trike he was in the wind for a ride of about 50 miles or so and told all it is one of the best days of his life. Soon he will be back and riding on his own. Thanks to all for the thoughts and well wishes he enjoyed reading the posts on this forum.

thanks for the up-date Flash. Wishing continued 'healing' for Roger. spyder

erniezap · « **Reply #34 on:** May 10, 2012, 09:17:03 AM »

Quote from: spydglide on May 10, 2012, 09:02:51 AM

thanks for the up-date Flash. Wishing continued 'healing' for Roger. spyder

X2

MAT · « **Reply #35 on:** May 10, 2012, 09:22:43 AM »

Sounds like Roger is on the right path and healing well, it would be nice to see him in pictures when he is on his own in the wind.

Mike

Eagle Eye · « **Reply #36 on:** May 10, 2012, 03:56:58 PM »

Great news! Thanks again for the updates. Hope Roger is on his own wheels as soon as he can ride. We all know it could have been much worse. Praise God he is recovering well and on his way to full health again.

Anything on the kid that pulled out in front of him? Have they determined why this nincompoop was not looking for traffic before pulling onto the road?

KennyC · « **Reply #37 on:** May 11, 2012, 02:25:13 PM »

Glad he is doing good!!

fresh oil and pipes · « **Reply #38 on:** May 21, 2012, 03:03:07 PM »

This last Saturday Roger rode his Honda 250 in a patriotic parade flying our colors proudly similar to the way he rides PGR missions just on a smaller bike. In January he was supposed to be DRT at an accident scence near Norman Oklahoma from the beginning after coming out of the coma part he has said he will ride again. Two weeks ago he rode as BSR on a trike at a benefit run here he is this last Saturday.

fresh oil and pipes · « **Reply #39 on:** May 21, 2012, 03:05:16 PM »

Quote from: Eagleye on May 10, 2012, 03:56:58 PM

Great news! Thanks again for the updates. Hope Roger is on his own wheels as soon as he can ride. We all know it could have been much worse. Praise God he is recovering well and on his way to full health again.

Anything on the kid that pulled out in front of him? Have they determined why this nincompoop was not looking for traffic before pulling onto the road?

Was on the phone the way I understand it LEO has 3 years to file charges they have been waiting on Rogers health outcome but nothing has come down as of yet.

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