Well, here I am laying in Froedtert hospital

[giantkiller]

I crashed my 700 Raptor. Saturday. Got airborne unexpectedly. And then saw the 90 degree corner at the bottom of the hill. And I knew this is going to hurt. (And it did ,still does, and will for a long time) Next thing l know I'm flying around in the woods. I heard my buddy slow down for the corner, and then keep going. I realized I was a way out in the trees. My ATV was upright, on top of a big bush. I yanked it down out of the bush. (Adrenaline is a great thing). And started it. It was bent up but still ridable. By then my buddy came back. And said "you OK?". And I said no. And proceeded to ride the 34 miles back to the truck. Then drove 40 minutes to the hospital in Iron Mountain Michigan. And waited another 45 minutes in the waiting room. Then got rolled around while they took X-rays. They were just blowing it off. Until they got the X-rays. I heard one of them say" oh my God " and then they got serious. After a bunch more X-rays, and catscans MRIs. They said I broke 7ribs and my scapula on my left side. And contusions to both lungs. They decided to fly me to a trauma hospital. But they couldn't get the helicopter. So I had to ride in an ambulance for 4 1/2 hrs.to Froedter. Hopefully will get out tomorrow. So long story short it looks like I probably won't make it to ESCFR. @ Telico.  

[FJmonkey]

Wow! Very happy you are posting up your own crash.... Heal well dude. Heal fast...

[rktmanfj]

Sorry you're not going to make it to Tellico, even sorrier to hear it's because you're hurt.

Get well soon, Dan!

[Flynt]

I crashed my 700 Raptor. Saturday. Got airborne unexpectedly. And then saw the 90 degree corner at the bottom of the hill. And I knew this is going to hurt. (And it did ,still does, and will for a long time) Next thing l know I'm flying around in the woods. I heard my buddy slow down for the corner, and then keep going. I realized I was a way out in the trees. My ATV was upright, on top of a big bush. I yanked it down out of the bush. (Adrenaline is a great thing). And started it. It was bent up but still ridable. By then my buddy came back. And said "you OK?". And I said no. And proceeded to ride the 34 miles back to the truck. Then drove 40 minutes to the hospital in Iron Mountain Michigan. And waited another 45 minutes in the waiting room. Then got rolled around while they took X-rays. They were just blowing it off. Until they got the X-rays. I heard one of them say" oh my God " and then they got serious. After a bunch more X-rays, and catscans MRIs. They said I broke 7ribs and my scapula on my left side. And contusions to both lungs. They decided to fly me to a trauma hospital. But they couldn't get the helicopter. So I had to ride in an ambulance for 4 1/2 hrs.to Froedter. Hopefully will get out tomorrow. So long story short it looks like I probably won't make it to ESCFR. @ Telico.  

You sure do it right Dan!  Heal well and count your lucky stars.  Sounds like that was exactly one RCH from fatal.  

Frank

[giantkiller]

Yah I wasn't sure if I was going to make it myself. I knew it wasn't good. While I was riding back to the truck. I told God it was OK if he was going to take me. But I asked him to look after my daughter.

[aviationfred]

Sorry to hear of your get off. I hope the healing goes well.

We should start calling you Iron Man. After last years Deer Killer incident and now riding 34 miles on a busted atv and 7 broken ribs. My hat is off to you.   Glad you were able to post this yourself. Heal up my friend and we will see you at another rally in the future.

Fred

[movenon]

Sorry to hear about that Dan.  Glad you are still here with us.  Push through it and get well soon.  Hope to see you again at another rally.
George

[fj johnnie]

 Glad you are on the road to recovery. I must re-read this post before my next ATV trip with the boys. You are on tough mofo.

[Pat Conlon]

....... But I asked him to look after my daughter.

He is looking after your daughter....He kept you alive.

I had only 5 broken ribs on my right side, and I would not move....I was barely able to breathe.

I can not imagine what you went through Dan.

That must have been a long ass ride back to your truck and to the hospital.

Watch for constipation with your pain meds. Do your breathing exercises. Keep those lungs clear. Remember: If you develop static pneumonia, you're fucked.

Heal well and heal quickly amigo.  Pat

[The General]

So glad to hear you`re okay. Sounds like you should stay there awhile to help that body of yours do its thing...... Just found this on Google re your accom....

For 10 years in a row, Froedtert Hospital has earned the National Research Corporation's Consumer Choice Award, receiving the highest scores in best overall quality, best overall image and reputation, best doctors and best nurses.

[jo-sommer]

34 miles @ 7ribs and a scapula - you're definitely one of the tough ones - that means you will heal rather quick, and that's the good news!

Heal well, best wishes from a distance for a good recovery!

Cheers Jo

[Steve_in_Florida]

Dan, you sure do it right!

If you didn't want to make the rally, you could have just SAID SO! 

You're living a charmed life, for certain. Your time is not up.


Steve

[Layback]

 Dan, you deserve a medal for courage! Glad you didn't give up mate. Heal well.   

Layback

[TexasDave]

Sorry to hear about the ribs Dan. I would much rather break an arm or leg. Hurry up and get well because the rally's aren't the same without you.  Dave

[Arnie]

Yeah, what everyone else said again.
Get better soon.

Arnie