Close friend crash pics: Final Update

**Cajunrider** · 09-12-2009, 02:52 PM

A very good friend was involved in a head on collision on his way to work this morning. An oncoming vehicle hit a pool of water on LA State Hwy 308 and began hydroplaning. He struck Jim, who was in his company owned pickup truck. The guy in the other vehicle died instantly. Jim has several broken ribs, broken shoulder, broken leg, crushed ankle, and the most serious is a torn aorta. He is not stable enough for surgery at this time but needs it soon to repair the aorta. He is bleeding internally from more places than the aorta. He is 72 years old and in great shape for his age. He is also one heck of a great guy who loves God and his family.

**Kawhead** · 09-12-2009, 03:06 PM

I have him in my thoughts and prayers Cajun. I just bet a fellah who makes it to 72 will have no problem making it through this.

**ringadingh** · 09-12-2009, 04:10 PM

I certainly hope your pal pulls through, prayers sent.

lw · 09-12-2009, 04:24 PM

Prayers for Jim's recovery sent.

djh · 09-12-2009, 08:38 PM

I will keep your friend in our Prayers. He is in The Lord's Hands .

audiogooroo · 09-12-2009, 10:13 PM

Prayers are happening here! Believing for a quick and complete recovery.

**Cajunrider** · 09-12-2009, 11:24 PM

Jim Collinson is in ICU tonight. He will have surgery in the morning to repair his ankle and hip. Both have multiple fractures. The anathesiologist performed an epidural for a short and quick pipeline for the pain medication. His breathing has improved since he is not feeling as much pain. I'll update his condition after the surgery tomorrow. Thanks for all of the prayers and best wishes.

blowndodge · 09-13-2009, 02:20 AM

he'll pull through Mitch.....

oldbikers · 09-13-2009, 06:09 AM

Mitch, Bea and I will keep him in our prayers

**glwilson** · 09-13-2009, 06:49 AM

Prayers sent. Really sorry to hear about this.

paul · 09-13-2009, 10:11 AM

Thoughts and Prayers for Jim. We need to keep the good ones with us longer.

**Cajunrider** · 09-13-2009, 02:45 PM

I spoke with Jim's wife a few minutes ago and she stated that the temporary repairs on his hip and ankle went well this morning. His kidney functions have stabilized as has his heart. He has been having a pacemaker for over a year. The extent of his injuries were a tear in his aorta, five broken ribs that were completely detached from the breast bone, bruised lung, broken pelvis, fractured kneecap, and crushed ankle. The permanent repairs to his ankle and hip will need to be done at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans as soon as he is able to be transported there. I will visit him in ICU this afternoon at 5 pm. Jim is a strong old boy having played league softball until just a few years ago. Barring any serious complications, he should pull out of this. It will just take a while. Again, thanks for all the prayers and support.

**ringadingh** · 09-13-2009, 06:39 PM

Thats promising news, thanks for the update.

kawgirl · 09-13-2009, 07:05 PM

I just say this Mitch. Jim is in my thoughts and prayers. It sounds like things are beginning to look a little better for him. Keep us posted.

**Cajunrider** · 09-13-2009, 07:12 PM

Just visited Jim in ICU. He's slowly but steadily improving. He's got more iron protruding from his legs than he could carry. Pelvis in traction and ankle all bolted together. He's got a great sense of humor and was joking around with me as groggy as he was on the meds.
I went to the wrecking yard where his truck was towed and was able to see it through one of the windows. It is unbelievalbe that he is alive. The front of that Chevy Silverado is only 1 - 2 feet beyond the windshield. Everything that was up front was pushed into the cab. He is very fortunate to be alive. I'll try to take a picture of the truck tomorrow and post it. You will not be able to comprehend how he survived this accident. Only by the grace of God.

09-12-2009, 02:52 PM	#1
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Close friend crash pics: Final Update A very good friend was involved in a head on collision on his way to work this morning. An oncoming vehicle hit a pool of water on LA State Hwy 308 and began hydroplaning. He struck Jim, who was in his company owned pickup truck. The guy in the other vehicle died instantly. Jim has several broken ribs, broken shoulder, broken leg, crushed ankle, and the most serious is a torn aorta. He is not stable enough for surgery at this time but needs it soon to repair the aorta. He is bleeding internally from more places than the aorta. He is 72 years old and in great shape for his age. He is also one heck of a great guy who loves God and his family. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-12-2009, 03:06 PM	#2
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	Close friend crash pics: Final Update I have him in my thoughts and prayers Cajun. I just bet a fellah who makes it to 72 will have no problem making it through this. __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead
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09-12-2009, 04:10 PM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Close friend crash pics: Final Update I certainly hope your pal pulls through, prayers sent. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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09-12-2009, 04:24 PM	#4
lw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 2,117	Close friend crash pics: Final Update Prayers for Jim's recovery sent.
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09-12-2009, 08:38 PM	#5
djh Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pioneer Ca. Posts: 130	Close friend crash pics: Final Update I will keep your friend in our Prayers. He is in The Lord's Hands . Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-12-2009, 10:13 PM	#6
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	Close friend crash pics: Final Update Prayers are happening here! Believing for a quick and complete recovery. __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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09-12-2009, 11:24 PM	#7
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Close friend crash pics: Final Update Jim Collinson is in ICU tonight. He will have surgery in the morning to repair his ankle and hip. Both have multiple fractures. The anathesiologist performed an epidural for a short and quick pipeline for the pain medication. His breathing has improved since he is not feeling as much pain. I'll update his condition after the surgery tomorrow. Thanks for all of the prayers and best wishes. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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09-13-2009, 02:20 AM	#8
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Close friend crash pics: Final Update he'll pull through Mitch..... __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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09-13-2009, 06:09 AM	#9
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	Close friend crash pics: Final Update Mitch, Bea and I will keep him in our prayers __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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09-13-2009, 06:49 AM	#10
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Close friend crash pics: Final Update Prayers sent. Really sorry to hear about this. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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09-13-2009, 10:11 AM	#11
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	Close friend crash pics: Final Update Thoughts and Prayers for Jim. We need to keep the good ones with us longer. __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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09-13-2009, 02:45 PM	#12
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Close friend crash pics: Final Update I spoke with Jim's wife a few minutes ago and she stated that the temporary repairs on his hip and ankle went well this morning. His kidney functions have stabilized as has his heart. He has been having a pacemaker for over a year. The extent of his injuries were a tear in his aorta, five broken ribs that were completely detached from the breast bone, bruised lung, broken pelvis, fractured kneecap, and crushed ankle. The permanent repairs to his ankle and hip will need to be done at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans as soon as he is able to be transported there. I will visit him in ICU this afternoon at 5 pm. Jim is a strong old boy having played league softball until just a few years ago. Barring any serious complications, he should pull out of this. It will just take a while. Again, thanks for all the prayers and support. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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09-13-2009, 06:39 PM	#13
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Close friend crash pics: Final Update Thats promising news, thanks for the update. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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09-13-2009, 07:05 PM	#14
kawgirl Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,729	Close friend crash pics: Final Update I just say this Mitch. Jim is in my thoughts and prayers. It sounds like things are beginning to look a little better for him. Keep us posted. __________________ Amy "kawgirl" Neal Greenville, NC 2002 Nomad
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09-13-2009, 07:12 PM	#15
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Close friend crash pics: Final Update Just visited Jim in ICU. He's slowly but steadily improving. He's got more iron protruding from his legs than he could carry. Pelvis in traction and ankle all bolted together. He's got a great sense of humor and was joking around with me as groggy as he was on the meds. I went to the wrecking yard where his truck was towed and was able to see it through one of the windows. It is unbelievalbe that he is alive. The front of that Chevy Silverado is only 1 - 2 feet beyond the windshield. Everything that was up front was pushed into the cab. He is very fortunate to be alive. I'll try to take a picture of the truck tomorrow and post it. You will not be able to comprehend how he survived this accident. Only by the grace of God. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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