Eyewitnesses said that the fellow driving the Miata had numerous places on his torso that were bleeding through and apparently two broken legs. His girlfriend was reported to have a large gash in her forehead. I consider those to be possibly serious injuries.


Clover

 

I was the mini passenger who responded to the accident.
Just want to clear a few things up.
A) He was drunk.
B) There was no girlfriend. It was him alone. He was passing a volvo at a high rate of speed when he lost control on the turn. The volvo passengers also responded to the scene.
C) He has a forhead laceration (required stitches), a left knee laceration (stitches again), and a severley sprained right ankle or a crushed ankle. Don't know which without an xray.
D) He was very lucky. He was speeding, intoxicated, not wearing a seatbelt and somehow was not ejected from his vehicle.

I would like to thank all the mini owners who lended assistance, those who got out of the way quickly, and those who donated their first aid kits. I would love to get your kit back to you, but there was blood all over it. It was thrown away.
I would also like to thank those who listened to the radios and listened to our directions coming from the police over the mini band.
I especially would like to thank Nekowoman for the use of her flares - I'm not positive where they went, I'll look into it.
I also would like to thank all those who made sure that the EMT's and the police were called. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!
I would also like to pass along that the police were very impressed with our organization, and very grateful that we listened to them.
Thank you everyone for helping out and doing your part - even if your part was to just make sure traffic flowed smoothly.

I have just one favor to ask for next year. Hopefully there isn't, but if there is an accident like this again and you want to take pictures, please wait until the victim is off scene and you get the okay from the scene commander. The officers on scene were very nice and fine with people taking pictures - once the victim is taken care of and they were waiting for the wrecker.
Thank you all for listening and helping out!!

And for anyone who's curious about the motorcyclist the day before who went down. He ended up with several broken ribs and a punctured lung. He spent the night in the hospital and apparently was a local. His bike didn't fare as well as he did. He cracked the frame and it was a total loss - with less than 1000 miles on the odometer.

 

Sorry Jerry, I knew that. Just got confused, they are close you know :smile: I hope Amanda doesn't notice the pine sap

 

Nice work Bats!

Remind me next year to always motor in your group.

 

How interesting! Several eyewitnesses spoke of a female passenger with a big gash in her forehead.


Clover

 

Aww fuhgedaboudit. I was just yanking your chain a little bit. :smile:

Did Amanda ever get to drive the dragon? Every time I saw you guys, you were driving!

 

That is so strange! We AtlantaMINIS Swear we saw a gal as well with a bleeding forehead! Could it have been a Dragon Ghost?

 

Woooooo......the Dragon is haunted.

I thought the person with the gash looked like a man with longish hair.

 

LOL - well, THAT explains it!

 

Yup, the driver had longer (for a guy) hair and after assesing his forhead lac, he was allowed to put his hat back on. I think that's where the girlfriend with the scalp lac came into the equation.

It was a guy, for awhile he was standing then was moved into a chair that appeared from somewhere.

I forgot to thank which ever two drivers donated blankets they had in their cars. It was very chilly that night and they were well used. Thank you Thank you guys!

I can't even explain how thankful I am that I was with this group of people when these accidents happend. You guys made my job so much easier. I didn't have to worry about people being stupid and someone else getting hurt.
I need a vacation from my vacation!

 

Dang, hearing the full details of the Miata wreck make me glad i went to sleep early that night!

 

I kept offering, and she said no everytime, so, no, she didn't drive the dragon. But I did see big grins on her face while I was driving!

 

I kept intending to, but after the first couple runs in larger groups, we were in groups that were running it pretty hard and I prefer to ride in those instances, particularly b/c he enjoys driving my car so hard through the twisties. When we were leaving town, he offered to turn around so I could get a time or 2 through the Dragon, but I figure we'll get back there so I'll have some more chances.:smile:

 

You're very welcome... if they come back great, otherwise I hope somebody keeps them & keeps them handy for the next time they're needed. I brough two disposable flares & 2 LED flares (Sam's Club for like $6-8) hoping I'd need none of them. I used one of the disposable ones on the motorcyclist that you mentioned and the other three on the Miata.

I might suggest that more folks carry flares with them. They cost only a few bucks at Wal-Mart and are very useful to help others avoid danger.

Folks often laugh at how much "junk" I carry around in my MINI. My dad was the type that thinks you should always be prepared - especially as I grew up in the midwest where getting stranded in the winter can kill.

I keep:

Flares
First Aid Kit
Flashlight & spare batteries
FRS & spare batteries
Maps galore
Pen & paper
Blanket
Water
Jumper Cables
Duct Tape
Bungee cords (helpful for dragging mufflers)
Air compressor
Gloves
Food (meal bars)
Matches
Leatherman multi tool
Warm socks
Hat
Hand warmers
Paper towels & wet wipes
Extra oil
Rope

Can anybody beat that list?? LOL (Don't laugh, name an item I don't carry that's useful & I'm sure I'll have to go get it to add to my booty bag.)

I'll bring more flares next year & again hope I won't need any. I'm going to refresh my first aid kit too -- you can never be too prepared. :smile:

 

[QUOTE=I might suggest that more folks carry flares with them. They cost only a few bucks at Wal-Mart and are very useful to help others avoid danger.[/QUOTE]

Yep, I always have flares, as a matter of fact I put one out about halfway up the hill, before we moved the tree off the road. We didn't want anyone flying around the bend up top and running into the four MINIs in the oncoming lane as we moved over just in case.

Steve

 

Where's your pen-type thingy-ma-jib for checking tire pressure?? I have like four. I lose them, then my tire pressure light goes on, so I buy a new one... then lose that one... then it starts all over again.

for being prepared!

 

Yep, have that too

 

OK, dumb question... where do YOU fit?

 

When MSFITOY had his MINI on display for the Mod Expo (I think), I noticed a bottle of oil (and something else) under the hood in the area between the engine and the passenger compartment. The area under the cowl in front of the passenger seat. Not sure if this is his normal spot for it, but I thought it was good use of the space.

 

You mean the BONNET? Sorry, couldn't help it!

 

I don't keep half of that--but should! I'm going to get a couple of flares asap. The only thing I'd add for winter weather drivers is kitty litter.

 

everytime i come back from the Dragon, i keep having these driving dreams (for real)

 

In most of Europe a warning triangle and first aid kit are required. Belgium used to also require a fire extinguisher.

 

Doh! Caught me...

 

Atleast one of them was from MBabishkin, cause I was in Patricia's cabin when he came in announcing that he had given away the warm blankets they normally keep in their car for the accident victim.