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Tuesday, July 25, 2006

How Not To Get A Helicopter Ride


The Quick Version:
If you haven't found out yet, I was involved in another car accident Monday morning around 7:22am. I was heading West bound on Route 96 near canandaigua, when an oncoming motorist veered into my lane (for no apparent reason) and struck my car head on. The other motorist ran (on foot) after apparently checking if I was ok(or he claims he checked on me). He was later apprehended by Ontario County Sheriff's Patrol. The other driver claims to have fallen asleep at the wheel. The police are investigating to see if drugs or alcohol were a factor in the accident.

The rest of the story:
Immediately after the accident I almost blacked out, but once the passenger side door was opened I was able to get some fresh air into the car and get the fumes from the airbag out I was able to get my bearings. Eventually the Fire Department arrived and was able to extricate me from the vehicle using the Jaws of life because the Driver side door was crushed so bad it could not open. I have no Idea how the EMT and Fire department was able to get me from the car seat, strapped in to a neck and back board to stabilize my spine. It's a true testament of to their skill and professionalism. Once I was strapped to the back board the fire department and emt's were able to pivot me around to get me from being seated in the car to a stretcher. From there I was taken to and ambulance where the ambulance crew started an IV, checked my vitals, and preped me for the flight along with the Mercy flight medical team. The ambulance crew drove me from the accident site to the landing zone for mercy flight. From there I was taken directly to the strong emergency department where I went through a battery of cat scans to check for internal bleeding, a series of x-rays to check for any spinal injuries, and some x-rays on my injured hip, knee, and ankle as well as some other tests. Thank god everything came up negative and I was able to go from a back board and neck brace to a normal hospital bed in the ER. I tried to stand up and walk a few times however I got really dizzy, because of dehydration and low blood pressure. So eventually I was given a head cat scan to check for any brain injuries which once again came back negative. Finally after a little food, some more IV fluids and water I was able to get up and walk the best I could with a sprained ankle. The police, EMTs and Victor Farmington Fire Department, Ambulance, and Mercy Flight crews and ER staff at strong were very kind helpful and professional. I am so appreciative of their efforts to take give me the best care possible. I am truly grateful to them, and the sacrifices they make to take care of others. Thank god for airbags, and his guardian angels, because somebody was looking out for me yesterday. Check out the pictures of my car below, and you will see what I mean.

Link To Pictures Of My Car

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