Christopher Down - Peaks Weekend

[fenjer]

Folks,

some of you will know that Christopher came off his bike quite badly on Saturday during the Peaks Camping Ride out.

His folks have asked that I post here and let you all know how he is doing. I will update with his progress as information comes through to me.

He crashed the bike into a stone dyke wall at approx 50-60mph while he then slide across the road and verge and hit the metal post holding up the chevron sign. We since learned that this post had only recently been concreted into place, which has probably not helped his injuries.


He is suffering from:

Bruising to the brain
Broken collar bone (right)
Dislocated shoulder (right - now relocated)
Broken arm (left)
Fractured pelvis (left side)
Damage to his left Fibia.

He was initially attended to by Marie and Mike, first responders in the area, and then Paramedics Phil and Ashley arrived to transport him to a suitable place for Helimed to air lift him from the scene. West Midlands Air Ambulance - Crew were Ian and Stuart.

From all of us who were at the scene these guys could not have done enough. They were fantastic and we'd like to thank each and every one of them personally. I'm naming them here, because they had asked me to keep them updated, and they had said they'd log onto the forum to see how Chris was doing.

I'd personally like to thank DaveNumbers, and Orose for flagging down traffic at the scene and making it safe. OldGit (Keith) Steve and DavieSV and SV4ME for their help at the scene, both keeping myself and Chris calm.

Chris is likely to be in North Staffs University Hospital on Ward 24 for anything up to 2 weeks. He is currently quite heavily sedated and still quite confused. I dare say in a few days he and his parents Steve and Yvonne will appreciate any visitors.

Hopefully tomorrow they will operate to re-set the broken arm, it was scheduled for today, but he was too confused for them to carry it out.
He will require extensive physio for the hip fracture. He is expected to make a full recovery.

And we can now confirm that Christopher does indeed know how to swear.

Jen

Edit: Chris doesn't have his phone etc so any texts that are sent will go un-replied for sometime.

[Seggons]

Hope the road to recovery isn't too painful and mends quickly.

[MisterTommyH]

Bloody hell.

Hope he gets well soon. Did the rain hit you lot after I left?

Pass on my thoughts to Chris and his family.

[kellyjo]

OMG thats awful news. GWS hun, thinking of you!!

Will try and get over to visit when you're up to it xx

[fenjer]

Bloody hell.

Hope he gets well soon. Did the rain hit you lot after I left?

Pass on my thoughts to Chris and his family.

The rain reached us as the paramedics were cutting off Chris' leathers and lifting him into the ambulance.

We were all soaked within seconds.

Thanks Tommy will do.

[AndyBrad]

Holy crap that's not good! Which Chris is this?

[Bluepete]

Gws Chris.

[dizzyblonde]

Well, young fella, if your gonna crash, you may as well do it proper!

Joking aside, we send out best wishes for your recovery, it sounds like a long one.
I won't send hugs, as I know those hurt ;)

I don't really know what else to say :(

[yorkie_chris]

Bugger. How's the bike?

GWS fella.

[fenjer]

Holy crap that's not good! Which Chris is this?

http://forums.sv650.org/member.php?u=10704

Bugger. How's the bike?

GWS fella.

Bike is probably a write of YC, it hit a solid stone wall at 60mph head on. It's being picked up tomorrow so we'll know more about it then.

[garynortheast]

Bloody hell, that's bad news. Not met you Chris but my best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.

Been to much of this recently....

[Biker Biggles]

GWS.Sounds like that will take some time to sort out.

[DarrenSV650S]

Ouch :( get well soon

[Bri w]

Bl00dy 'ell Jen.

Hope he makes a speedy recovery.

[aliwakeskate]

Get well soon fella!

[missyburd]

Really shocked to read this, YC just let me know. Was he borrowing someone's yellow curvy or what?

Huge hugs mate (when your body can take them that is!), hope to hear of you back to your cheery self reyt sharpish. German hairpins and crazy roadworks are just not the same as good old British stone feckin walls eh? ;-)

[dizzyblonde]

oh yeah.....ps


Hope the nurses are good lookers ;) Makes the recovery easier to deal with......ugly ones just make ya want to get out quicker!

[andrewsmith]

bloody hell!!
4th one since August :(

GWS mate!

[minimorecambe]

GWS :smt058

[fenjer]

Was he borrowing someone's yellow curvy or what?


No Maria, sadly the only yellow curvy brave enough to get to the peaks ride out was sat at the campsite with a screw through the rear tyre - but thats a whole other story!

T'was the blue pointy that died.

[MisterTommyH]

There's got to be an easier way to get a free ride in a helicopter......

[Wideboy]

oh crap, GWS!

[Bluefish]

Holy ****, get well soon mate.

[slark01]

GWS Chris. No more Border Patrol meeting for awhile, so you're not going to miss much :-)
Was you ogling some birds at the time? ;-)

Ste.

[svrich]

Get well soon buddy. Makes my fractured ankle seem like a scratch!

[metalhead19]

Thats awful. Wish him a speedy recovery.

[Lozzo]

Oh man, this is really bad news.

Chris, when you get to read this, I'm thinking of you mate so be good, do as you're told by the medical staff and hope you make a full recovery

[Specialone]

Gutted to hear this, chris FFS, mend quickly dude.

Please no more, been too many offs lately.

[Dave20046]

Glad he's in good hands :) Had me worried, I'm sure he'll find out how slow a broken pelvis can take to mend when he realises he get sponge bathed by the nurses ;)

Get well soon mate

[xXBADGERXx]

Christopher , what ya playing at mate ? ..... get well soon

[sv4me]

He got to ride in a helicopter and chicks dig scars (of which he will have plenty :))

Can honestly say its one of the most sickening sights i've had the misfortune to witness (although I didn't see the accident) its one thing to hear stories and see it on the tv. But to have a good mate of yours down and obviously in a bad way, and feel completely helpless. Made me sick to my stomach :(

As soon as the ambulance arrived though my mood lifted, knew he was in good hands. Can't thank those guys enough for all their help.

GWS buddy, heres to a full and speedy recovery. And quit it with the potty mouth will you :smt045

Ride safe guys

[fenjer]

chicks dig scars (of which he will have plenty :))

He probably wont have any actually, most of the skin was remarkably intact and any repairs will be keyhole. Chris - try harder. ;) :rolleyes:


Can honestly say its one of the most sickening sights i've had the misfortune to witness (although I didn't see the accident) its one thing to hear stories and see it on the tv. But to have a good mate of yours down and obviously in a bad way, and feel completely helpless. Made me sick to my stomach :(


Ride safe guys

I agree - dont think I've ever got off a bike so quick in my life.

[ravingdavis]

Sorry to hear this Chris. I hope you make a rapid recovery, best wishes to you.

[Dave20046]

Can honestly say its one of the most sickening sights i've had the misfortune to witness (although I didn't see the accident) its one thing to hear stories and see it on the tv. But to have a good mate of yours down and obviously in a bad way, and feel completely helpless. Made me sick to my stomach :(


Totally agree, won't forget it in a hurry. Glad you were there Jen, I don't think I could have handled it like that.

[sv4me]

I agree - dont think I've ever got off a bike so quick in my life.

I'm just glad you let me stop the bike before the dismount! agree with Dave, you were great. If the midwife thing doesnt work out, ever consider being a paramedic? :)

[The Idle Biker]

aww no, bad news indeed. Good luck for your recovery Chris.

[brennan]

Bloody hell! Get well soon!

[Geodude]

Mend well young'un

[Venom]

Bloody hell! Glad to hear he's going to make a full recovery. Get well soon Chris! If you do decide to crash into a wall again, make it a tyre wall on track, they're softer!

[dizzyblonde]

But to have a good mate of yours down and obviously in a bad way, and feel completely helpless. Made me sick to my stomach :(


It most certainly does.
I've had to sneak more McDs and KFC buckets to mates after crashes than I care to mention.
Watching them walk for the first time in a hospital ward, brings tears of joy, after seeing them with wires hanging out everywhere, slipping in and out of consciousness

Them coming home, or visiting you as soon as they escape...............A huge feeling of relief and happiness.

I'm afraid I can't go that far to visit a mate in hospital, but if theres anyone on the org that can pop in, even if its for five minutes, it really truely will not only brighten the young fellas daym but will honestly aid his recovery:grouphug:

[Treacle]

GWS matey. Thinking of you.

[Electro]

Gobsmacked and gutted to be reading this. GWS Chris mate. WTF happened?

[rictus01]

sounds a bit banged up, but basically still all here, which given what's been said is a plus, GWS mate, hope the recovery isn't to painful.

Cheers Mark.

[TamSV]

Bad news. :(

GWS mate.

[joshwalker094]

Get well soon pal, only met you once before at my bp meet , you seem a top lad, and well your riding was a bit speedy for me, hope for a speedy recovery and will do my best to come see you.

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[squirrel_hunter]

Bad times.

All the best for a speedy recovery.

[Bibio]

:(

GWS Chris :grouphug:

[Shellywoozle]

Omg chris you numpty, I can't believe I reading this.
Mate, get well soon. giant hugs coming your way x x

Jen, which part of North Staffs he in as there are 3 sites, he is up the road from me..... is he well enough for a visit?

[Old Git]

Chris, when you read this, FORK N SPOON that was scary!
GWS, don't want to see anything like that again, but they say any landing you can get away from is a gooden.
Be up to see you soon,
:grouphug:

[Ed]

Chris, lots of GW wishes. When you're up to it, I'll be over to see you - now that must be an incentive to get out the ozzie quick:lol:

[darylB]

Get Well Soon Chris, heres to a full and complete recovery.

Daryl and Beverley.:grouphug:

[robh539]

Holly crap, GWS dude.

[Sid Squid]

Ouch! Heal soon Christopher.

[STRAMASHER]

Bad stuff. Get well soon Chris.




Andy

[danf1234]

Get well soon mate. Sounds like a nasty off! Hopefully see on a ride out in the not to distant future!

[fenjer]

WTF happened?

It was out near LongMoor (I think) near Leek. Left hand bend on the crest of a hill. No-one really knows or really saw, Steve and DaveNumbers were behind but didnt really see anything. Think it's been a case of going into the corner a bit too hot, grabbing some front brake (unlike chris but who knows) and the bike disappearing from under him. Bike carried on and hit the wall, Chris slid into the metal pole at a fair whack because he took it out and the chevron sign it was holding.


Jen, which part of North Staffs he in as there are 3 sites, he is up the road from me..... is he well enough for a visit?

I'd say prob Wed or Thurs for visits, he's still quite confused and heavily sedated and isn't doing much other than sleeping at the moment. He was taken to the main A&E and was transferred to Ward 24.

[Dave20046]

It was outside tophouse farm, barrowmoor near longnor ,sk17 0qt. firmly stuck in my head. I just saw brake lights going round the bend so knew something was up, slowed and got round to find things settling.Chris was unconcious or stunned so rang ambulance .
Has Chris' bike been sorted? I know it sounds trivial but I think I'd want to know it was taken care of.

[Electro]

I go to Munich weds night (well the London bit of it) and would like to pop down to see Chris befoe i go away so hopefully he will be well enough for a quick hello weds afternoon.

[Roberrrrt]

Ouch, sounds painful.

GWS Chris

[fenjer]

Chris was unconcious or stunned so rang ambulance .
Has Chris' bike been sorted? I know it sounds trivial but I think I'd want to know it was taken care of.

You did the completely right thing love and thank you for your quick thinking.

DavieSV and Steve (tarmactester36) were picking it up on a trailer today and taking it to Steve's workshop where it will be stored - very kindly - until Chris is well enough to decide what to do with it.

I go to Munich weds night (well the London bit of it) and would like to pop down to see Chris befoe i go away so hopefully he will be well enough for a quick hello weds afternoon.

I would think that would be ok Electro, as I've mentioned visits will likely have to be brief as he's sleeping lots and still quite confused.

I should have mentioned also that the hospital is in Stoke - but I dare say most of you have worked that out!

[Owenski]

Thats dog5hit to read on a monday morning, well done organs sounds like you all did a good job. ALthough I dont think I can handle having a responsible mature davenumbers, can someone reassure me that he at least flagged down traffic with his pants down or something.

All the best to you Chris, no wonder you'll read this shortly and be humbled by the resonses, you're a lucky lucky boy by the sounds of it.
That said pal, it might be better if next time you go around the solid objects dude ;)

GWS

[Speedy Claire]

Only just heard about this and I`m absolutely shocked..... any accident is horrible but when it`s someone you know so well it shakes you to the core, i`m shaking here.

Chris I will be thinking of you non stop and wish you a full and speedy recovery. My heart goes out to Steve and Yvonne.... what a nightmare for you and I`d like to say you have a wonderful son..... he is well thought of by many and if good wishes alone can help him on his road to recovery then he`ll very soon be home xxx

[Brettus]

Yikes, only just seen this! Get yourself mended soon Chris. On the plus side, you were looking for a new bike anyway ;)
Give me a shout if you need a lift to the farmers when you are recovered.

Hope it isn't too painful (or that they are giving you some interesting drugs at least) and get well soon mate.

[lx_online]

Get well soon Chris.

[peterco]

get well soon ,chris

Tis shocking news

[hindle8907]

Just seen this get well Soon Chris. Hope you make a speedy recovery.

Ant.

[mister c]

Not good, but hopefully you will mend quickly. You are only around the corner from My Ladies house, so I might come & hassle you during visiting hours :)
Get well soon mate.

[flymo]

Really sorry to hear this Chris, best of luck and get well soon.

I dont live too far away from Chris's place, if you need anywhere to store the bike give me a shout.

[davepreston]

GWS bud
and dont forget that 50 quid you owe me ;)

[Raf]

That sounds like quite a nasty one. Get well soon!

[Quiff Wichard]

You at the farmers on Wednesday night then chris ?


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[Quiff Wichard]

I jest ...
Just seen this on face book

Will call and visit , we only up the road .. North staffs hospital for anyone that visits is more in Newcastle under lyme .. Don't get confused with Hanley or Stoke .. There are 5 towns that make up the potteries ..

ST4 7LN. Royal Infirmary


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[missyburd]

Ok now I'm confused, Jen said it was the one in Stoke, is it not the university one...?

[SoulKiss]

GWS

[yorkie_chris]

We'll try and get down there later on in the week when he's got better chance of being compus. (Not too compus though as I could do with a new engine... :smt082)

Which one is he at exactly then, the stoke one? Are there a couple of hospitals in stoke or something? Postcode would be nice if anyone is feeling generous :)

[Shawthing]

Rapid recovery mate!
Won't be long before you are reminding us of BP meets again and then regailing us with you heroic tale.

[fenjer]

He was taken to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent.

He is in Ward 24.

The post code is ST4 7LN

[Quiff Wichard]

Sorry to confuse

There are three .. Which is he in Jen ? But they are more accessible from m6 junction 15 follow the a34 toward Newcastle under Lyme pass total fitness on left and hospitals are on the right .. Sorry to confuse I used to live there and Stoke has a bad ass one way system that is annoying


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[Quiff Wichard]

Updated first post now Sorry there was no original postcode .. Just follow postcode you be fine


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[missyburd]

Glad that's cleared up! Back to the GWS's ;-)

[Luckypants]

Oh crap, so sad to read this. Hope you make a swift recovery Chris and get some nice nurses looking after you. As soon as I'm back I'll be in the queue of visitors. Must be easier ways to get a new bike!

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[maviczap]

Yes, GWS Christopher, not nice to hear

[jambo]

Sorry to hear this! Christopher, hoping that you have a speedy recovery. Sounds like a fairly nasty accident, but also sounds like you have plenty of family and freinds looking out for you :)

Mend Fast!

Jambo

[Milky Bar Kid]

Ouchy! Not good! Hope he makes a speedy recovery!

GWS dude! x

[SuzukiNess]

Get well soon Chris xxx

[Tara]

Get Well Soon Chris

[Viney]

Thats got to sting a bit.

Heal fast Chris bloke.

[Shellywoozle]

Thanks to Jen for updating me, I will probably be popping to see Chris Saturday. I will call hospital before hand.

I will of course take my phone so he can see all ya wishes, I assume he will get on the net from his hospital bed if the nurses are mingers ;)

I will also take him some t cut ;)

[dizzyblonde]

Shell, can you tell him, I shall try my best to courier him some GWS cake ;)

And if hes really lucky some proper recovery food, instead of that carp they serve!

[skeetly]

Bugger. That sounds a bit serious :(
GWS Chris.

[Shellywoozle]

Shell, can you tell him, I shall try my best to courier him some GWS cake ;)

And if hes really lucky some proper recovery food, instead of that carp they serve!

Lol will do x can I have some too, not in need of recovery just cake x

[fenjer]

Folks, I've spoken to Chris's dad tonight. He's had his op to have the metal plate put in his arm and seems to be doing well.

I have to say that his parents are keen for visitors to wait for their say so before visiting. They are expecting him to be well enough for visitors by the end of the week.

Chris is currently not very coherent, is not aware of where he is and is not making much sense at all, at times he doesn't recognise his parents. It is obviously a very distressing time for them.

Obviously things may change very quickly and if they do I will keep you updated, but we should keep in mind that even though we recognise and know Chris, he may not recognise us, or want us to be there if he does.

At the moment we have no idea if he remembers the accident, his bike, the forum or any of us and we need to be wary of setting back any progress he's making.

The Neuro surgeons were into re-assess Chris last night and this morning, and they are sure that the damage is temporary and consistent with the injury he has sustained, but progress and return to "normal" may take some time.

Please do not think I'm trying to tall anyone what to do, I'm just passing on information as best I can. I'm sure we all want what is best for Chris.

[Shellywoozle]

Cheers Jen, I just pm you my number keep me updated hun x x Gws Chris

[-Ralph-]

GWS Christopher!

[dyzio]

GWS Chris!

[dizzyblonde]

TBH, Fenjer, its all very normal stuff. I've seen it countless times. Its very common in these circumstances to completely lose a months memory, not know who people are, and never regain a recount of the events of the accident. Knocks on the head do that to folk. Its a safety mechanism to allow his mind to recover, as its a horrific shock to the system.
I should imagine its pretty shocking stuff for you to be hearing right now from Christophers parents and the hospital, even from your professional POV as a midwife.
Hes also under sedation with a lot of powerful painkillers stomping through him, Morphine does some extremely mind altering stuff whilst under its spell. Hes been in hospital for two days, it'll take another five before they see him to a satisfactory level, dependant on how he wants to fight his battle.
His parents will be pretty protective of their son right now, and will likely to prefer their own time with him, rather than than his biking friends, which is extremely understandable. Can feel pretty stressful seeing folk who ride lots of bikes come visiting, and with their off the wall sense of humour when it comes to ramming into a road sign.

Petes currently recounting the steps he'll go through to get where he needs to be, so am I TBH(Old hands etc). Pete just hopes he doesn't have to sit in hospital with ugly nurses for nine months, like he did, hes too young for such torture! ;).

[kellyjo]

Thanks for the update Jen, we're all thinking of him and keeping everything crossed for a swift and full recovery. Im sure when he reads this thread he'll be touched by how many people have responded.

I think you're right in trying to delay visiting, with the medication he must be on and the state hes in it may take days, if not weeks, for everything to settle and for him to realise and come to terms with whats happened, motorbikes may be the last thing he wants to hear about!! Its his family he needs with him at the moment and i'm sure everyones happy to wait until they and Chris feel hes ready for visitors.

[MR UKI (1)]

Just seen this on Facebook. Chris you idiot, all that for a VFR!

Seriously though, hope you get well real soon mate, sounds particularly nasty and positive thoughts are with you. Look forward to seeing you back to 100% for more VFR ribbing and now this too. If visitor numbers and your condition allow I'll pop down to see you if you're still hospitalized next week. :grouphug:

[Dave20046]

Cheers for the update Jen, had hoped he was just in shock - didn't think he'd had chance to bang his head that hard but glad it's as expected and just temporary.

[littleoldman2]

Jen I don't know Chris, never met him. Can assure you though that he has a good friend in you. Your doing a great service to Chris and his many friends. What Diz says about morphine is very true over the last winter I had lots of morphine and it makes you a different person in many ways. For those who visit Chris even when the brain bruising subsides the morphine may get in the way of communication and recognition as well as making him mong out.
I don't know you Chris, never met you but my thoughts are with you.