Adam's life saved by Snell helmet

[dsmith]

Adam was in a accident yesterday while riding his bicycle on McCarren. He was headed uphill near Skyline/Caughlin ranch, in the bike lane, when a young lady - for reasons yet to be determined -drifted over into the bike lane and rear-ended Adam at around 55 MPH. According to the accident investigators Adam went headfirst into her windshield, then up and over the cargo rack on top of her car and ended up about 135' down the street from where she hit him. To everyone's surprise, he seems to have suffered no serious brain or skull damage because of his helmet (a Bell Snell approved bicycle helmet) which did its job by absorbing the impact and shattering into pieces. Even in bicycling, proper, quality safety gear can save your life.

Adam has no life threatening injuries, but he's going to be hurting for awhile and certainly won't win any beauty contests, but I for one have to say a big Thank You to Snell, Bell helmets, and all those who test and design these things. Be safe out there, folks.

Don

[solonut]

Don, please pass on our best wishes to a speedy recovery and if there is anything he needs please get ahold of me....Pat, Jarael & Lexi

[vic]

I had my head run over by a car in a head on (car verses motorcycle) me on the bike, the helmet saved my life. As far as brain damage well... you be the judge.
Adam, I hope you have a speedy and complete recovery!

[van]

Don, please pass on our best wishes to a speedy recovery and if there is anything he needs please get ahold of me....Pat, Jarael & Lexi

Me too, Get well soon Adam.
If there is anything I can do to help Don let me know.

[MattR]

My heart sank when I read that story today...Adam, we're thinking about you.

[dsmith]

Thanks everyone, I'll pass on the thoughts and messages to Adam.

[Dean]

What they said. Best wishes for Adam and thank you SNELL.

[MikeK]

All the best Adam. I have had serious long term injuries before, the recovery is no fun.

[k-dogg39]

Best wishes and get well soon Adam.

[nmhansen]

Glad to hear the injuries weren't life threatening. I hope Adam has a quick and speedy recovery.

[dknv]

I was so relieved when I got home tonight, and heard that Adam is out of the hospital.

Feel better, Adam!

[Dave Deborde]

Carol & I have been following your progress Adam by phone updates but finally got internet access out here in Wendover. We were so relieved to hear that there were no life threatening injuries and that you are out of the hospital and at home. Thank God that you had the good sense to wear a good helmet and were in a location where you recieved medical attention quickly. We hope and Pray for your speedy recovery and expect to see you back in the driver's seat at a Reno Solo event real soon. There will be a seat available in my green 240Z whenever you are ready!

Carol & Dave