Accident coming home from Hill Country Ride

[billmac]

We had a great time in the Hill Country ride with Trip and the Kawanow Brethren.

We trailered the bike with the wife's car. In Austin on the way home, another car ran a red light and the wife could not possibly stop. We broadsided the car and the trailer flipped over on to the Nomad. Unfortunately is destroyed.

Cheryl and I have some bruises and abrasions but we are going to be fine. We thank God for that. We are staying a few days with our son in Austin.

Will furnish more info and pictures later. Gotta lick our wounds for awhile. Oh yeah, Bea is fine too.

We pray everyone else made it home without incident.

Bill & Cheryl McDonell

[Yellow Jacket]

Bill, sorry to hear about your unfortunate accident. Very glad to hear that you guys are OK.

I sure hope the other guy had insurance and all your damages get paid.

Take care.

[phred]

Sorry to hear about the accident, but I'm glad ya'll made it out OK. Take it easy for a few days and give your body some time to rest and heal.

[jandreu]

Another one bites the dust...

Glad you guys made it through it OK.

[ringadingh]

Sorry to here about the accident, At least you guys came through pretty good. I guess you can start looking for a new bike while your recuperating.

[Cajunrider]

Bill, I'm sorry to hear about this but happy to hear that no one was hurt badly. The outcome could have been much worse. Thank God it wasn't. Were both of you and Ms. Bea in the car?

[Netnorske]

Bill,
Sorry to hear this. It could have been worse....you could have been RIDING the Nomad....eeesh. Hope the insurance covers everything and that you guys heal up quick.....keep us posted.

[cyclecat]

Sorry to hear about the accident but good to know both of you are ok.

[Idaho]

There are two good things here. One, you were not hurt. Two, you can get another new Nomad and start the mods all over again. You lucky dog.

[oldbikers]

Bill sorry to hear about this if there is anything Bea and I can do just let us know.

[skeeter]

my heart sank with the title but I am sure glad your OK.

[ndbigfish]

Bill,
The Missus and I are glad that the three of you are okay after the accident. Material things can be replaced; friends can't. Heal quickly and give our best wishes to Cheryl and Ms. Bea. We are close by if you need us. Watch out for the "idiots" in Austin.

[duneseven]

sorry to hear of the accident glad all survived!!

[rickyboy]

real sorry to hear about the accident. I was relieved you we all OK health wise. I know how you must feel seeing bike in disarray. But you'll get it fixed or you'll get a new one. get well soon.

[AlabamaNomadRider]

Bill,
I am certainly sorry to hear of your misfortune. Glad everything turned out as well as it did. Like others stated it could have been much worse. Keep us posted and let us know when you buy yourself another bike.

[cactusjack]

Wow, sorry to hear about the loss of your Nomad and manner it which it happened. It could have been worse.

I hope you and your wife heal up nice and quick now.

[Kawhead]

My heart sinks when I see something about an accident on the board. Thank the Lord you and your wife are alright. I know from two previous bike wrecks it's tough to loose a bike that you put a lot of time into and enjoyed riding. I hope your as pleased with your next bike as I am with mine.

[harleyandangel]

Sorry to hear about the accident . Glad both of you are ok.

[bokobob]

Bill and Bea,
I am very sorry to hear of your misfortune.....Rest up....
All regards,

[trip]

Bill,
When I read the title, I thought the worst. Glad you guys are OK. The RV and Nomad can be replaced, but not you, Cheryl and Bea. Glad you guys are OK.

Trip

[paul]

Thank God that you guys made it through that with no injuries. Sorry to hear about the bike. I hope the worst is behind you now.

[dantama]

If someone runs a red light and hits me, I hope that I'm in a car not the bike too! Best of all would be for the idiots to not run red lights.

Glad you weren't on the bike and that nobody was seriously injured. Get a lawyer so the insurance doesn't screw you.

[todd1960]

Sorry to hear about your accident glad everyone is ok.

[redjay]

Better that the bike was on the trailer and that you were not on it. Get well soon.

[billmac]

Thanks for all the well wishes. We can thank GOD the wreck happened to us in the van. We are going to be ok. We are going to stay with our son in Austin for a couple of days.

We had already dropped the Dually and RV off in Burnett at a RV park. So its fine and we have a way home. Our van, bike trailer, and Nomad are probably a total loss.

We did enjoy riding the hill country and friends. Glad the rest of the South Central Group is home safe.

Bill

[jd01]

I too am sorry to hear of your incident. Glad that all will be okay.
Blessings!

[landman]

sorry to hear that your nomad is totaled but it is very good news
that you guys are okay.there seems to allways be at least one
accident whenever we gather for these rallies.i think we had three or four after or during the custer rally last summer.

[desertdog]

Glad to hear you are ok, glad it was not more serious. Hope things get straightened out soon.

[schoeney]

Hope all recover quickly. Glad it was not worse!

[flavor]

Glad you are OK. I hope everything gets squared away quickly so you can get back in the saddle.

[scott2007nomad]

You are blessed, I'm glad it wasn't any worse.

[elvis]

The subject line freaked me out also but I'm very glad you guys are okay.

Wishing you a quick recovery and a painless dealing with the insurance companies.

[fakebikerdude59]

So glad that you two are OK. Sorry about the trouble and trauma of your loss!

[coacha]

Glad you are ok. Sorry to hear about the losses you sustained.

[taranis]

Oh crap.. sure glad you guys are okay. Ann & I just got back this weekend from our own ride down to Kerrville. That's some scary stuff.

Hopes and prayers for fast healing to you both!

I am very glad to hear that you both are ok. As others have said, it could have been much worse. People in cars have WAY too many distractions while driving. They just don't pay attention. Especially when a motorcycle is involved. Once again, glad ya'll are ok. I'm like Idaho, now you can go out, and "doll up" a new Nomad.

[waterman]

Very glad to hear that the three of you are ok. The motorcycle and van can be replaced.

[ridemslow]

Hope all works out ok, glad you are ok, but sad for the Nomad. Hopefully like Idaho said you can get a new out of the insurance moneys, even tho, if you are like me, you probly hate to let your Nomad go even for a new one. Keep us up to date.