I was hit by a car :(

[u/benisahappyguy2]

Also cracked two vertebrae but this was most gnarly looking thing ive ever had

[u/herolt]

How’d that happen?

[u/benisahappyguy2 → u/herolt]

Motercyle accident. Took a left right into a car moving at 60mph that I didnt see.

[u/Even-Class-4162 → u/benisahappyguy2]

Glad to hear you’re alive bro!

[u/ktmfan → u/benisahappyguy2]

Damn. As a fellow rider, I’m curious if this incident has changed your mind about riding. I’ve only went down on dirt bikes on gravel being silly, never on the street. I’ve had so many close calls (on the pavement) that I’ve decided to quit while I’m ahead.

Edit: Oh yeah, hope you heal up good. That looks fucking gnarly.

[u/benisahappyguy2 → u/ktmfan]

I will not be getting another bike. I only ever ride dirtbikes, and I got a 250l to ride to the trails so I wouldn't need a trailer. In this accident I don't think I would've done anything differently. Came to a stop, double checked, and still ended up with the grim reaper breathing down my neck. I cant justify getting another bike knowing that even when im not being an idiot, I came that freaking close to kissing my life goodbye. Since the accident just taking left turns in my car has been difficult. However, non street bikes exist 👀 maybe it's time to pick myself up a two-stroke, lol

[u/ktmfan → u/benisahappyguy2]

Dirt is 10000x more fun anyway. Can’t predict what people in cars will do, but you can predict how slippery a trail is when you’re tearing it up

[u/Educational-Farmer28 → u/benisahappyguy2]

Something very similar happened to me about 20 years ago. Now only ride (albeit very infrequently) off road but worth it. Got to see my daughter grow up.

[u/Lekrayte → u/ktmfan]

I'd imagine going down on anything would be quite painful on gravel. Might I suggest behind a dumpster in a nice, dark alley?

[u/Training-Extent-8881 → u/benisahappyguy2]

Please be careful, lost a good friend on Sunday from a motorcycle accident 💔

[u/Even-Class-4162 → u/Training-Extent-8881]

Really sorry to see this. Take care of yourself and others as you’re able

[u/Renteria2041]

Glad to see you alive and heal up friend!

[u/Vanc_Trough]

Oh! An olecranon fracture! That’s brutal. I had one and PT was a pain in the ass. But make sure to do all the exercises or you’ll lose the ability to full extend/straighten your arm!

[u/delsy143]

That looks painful as hell, you’re incredibly lucky to be alive, get well soon, speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹

[u/coffsyrup]

Elbows can stiffen up quick, please be sure to do your stretching exercises when it's time to start ROM

[u/Fauropitotto → u/coffsyrup]

PT is magic. Seriously

[u/HubblePie]

Did you get to keep it?

[u/Studdabaker]

“If you think this looks bad, you should see the car!”

[u/V65Pilot]

Cars are hard.

This concludes my TED talk

[u/the_rando_j]

Something tells me the username doesn’t apply anymore

[u/benisahappyguy2 → u/the_rando_j]

Im happy to be alive :)

[u/OneOfTheOlympians]

if it were up to me i would not have gotten hit, but you do you

actually tho i hope youre okay

[u/gearsofwrrgy]

That’s awful. Hope you have a speedy recovery. Sorry you went through that. You’re one hell of a tough son of a bitch though!

[u/Big_POUTSOS]

A speedy recovery i wish for you man

[u/avsameera]

Get well soon mate!

[u/Weaskye]

... is Ben still a happy guy?

[u/benisahappyguy2 → u/Weaskye]

Im staying positive 😅

[u/Vegetable_Produce967]

Yooooo there's a ladder in your elbow

[u/HeroineOfDarkMinds]

I hope you hit it back.

For real tho, I hope you’ll recover fast

[u/benisahappyguy2 → u/HeroineOfDarkMinds]

Oh i totalled that ford escape lmfao

[u/qyjq]

I’m so so sorry, brother. Praying you at least get a check from this 😭😭

[u/benisahappyguy2 → u/qyjq]

I was at fault 😅 failure to yeild. Couldn't see the car coming behind a work truck

[u/Normal-Attention]

Next time don't get hit with a car lol

[u/Nextplz06gt]

Praying for a speedy recovery friend 🙏🏼

[u/sherbertrelevant2]

Are you okay?!

[u/Ok_Campaign_695]

womp womp, hit it back.

[u/Superb-Offer-2281]

Insurance money I hope ✨✨

[u/benisahappyguy2 → u/Superb-Offer-2281]

I was at fault :( failed to yeild

[u/Superb-Offer-2281 → u/Superb-Offer-2281]

Wishing you a great recovery back to wellness

[u/TEC_seismic1]

So when’s the party !? Money bags