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I don't have much information other than what's in the story:

http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2012/12/04/bicyclist-struck-by-truck-...

Thursday, someone who knows the rider posted on a local FB page that he was still in ICU.

This happened 2 blocks from us and we go through that intersection virtually every day whether driving, walking, or biking. In fact, my daughter and I passed through there on our tandem shortly before this happened.  It is one of my least favorite intersections to ride or walk through. The City of Berwyn installed a red light camera there due to the high number of accidents, but it only monitors 26th street, not East Avenue.

Thoughts and prayers for a complete recovery

Vince

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Gothamist has been running stories about how NYC drivers get NOTHING for injuring/dooring/killing cyclists. If you want to murder a cyclist in NYC, just door him.

Allison Mackey said:

Seriously. In Justin's case, a traffic citation was issued. That's usually about the worst that happens, if it happens at all. 

Will V. said:

Or not. Seems like most drivers, even when they're at fault, don't experience too many repercussions from hitting cyclists.



Juan Primo said:

"Life flashed before me" is a bit dramatic, but the driver's life would certainly have changed had he hit the cyclist.

 

The cyclist sounds like a moron from the Berwynite's description.

Allison - Thanks for sharing this info.  I sent a check this morning.  I hope that others will also. Every little bit helps.

Allison Mackey said:

...You can mail a check made out to Kim Carver (his wife) to:

Allison Mackey
Stickney-Forest View Public Library 
6800 W 43rd. St
Stickney, IL 60402

Thank you

Update: "Justin is doing a little better than yesterday. His neuro exam was a little better as he was localizing in both arms and moving both legs. He's opened both eyes earlier and was squeezing my hand. I don't know if he can see anything (plus he's not wearing his glasses) but I do think he can hear. I brought his extra glasses in case he needs them soon. The neurosurgeon removed the fiberoptic ICP monitor from his head earlier. His ICP has been stable and they still have the original monitor. He is resting now and seems comfortable."

Huzzah Justin!

Thank you Allison.

Re: "localizing" for those not familiar with the terminology:

http://calder.med.miami.edu/pointis/tbifam/coma3.html

ICP (intracranial pressure) is typically not something that needs to be monitored closely once the skull flap procedure has been done.  All these signs are relatively good but it's still early to gauge what sort of lasting impairment there might be down the road.



Allison Mackey said:

Update: "Justin is doing a little better than yesterday. His neuro exam was a little better as he was localizing in both arms and moving both legs. He's opened both eyes earlier and was squeezing my hand. I don't know if he can see anything (plus he's not wearing his glasses) but I do think he can hear. I brought his extra glasses in case he needs them soon. The neurosurgeon removed the fiberoptic ICP monitor from his head earlier. His ICP has been stable and they still have the original monitor. He is resting now and seems comfortable."

Thanks to Allison for the update and Howard for the medical explanation.

To anyone else who might want to contribute, and may find it more convenient than looking for a stamp, Justin's wife has set up a page on a fundraising site:

http://www.gofundme.com/1om2b4

She says "I know Justin would never ask for help in this way, but I am grateful for the support."

 

thank you for doing this for Justin and his wife, and also for all of us who bike to work and/or have loved ones who do so - this is the news I dread hearing, and I can only imagine what his wife is experiencing. It feels better being able to do something more than just be sad and angry.


Allison Mackey said:

To anyone else who might want to contribute, and may find it more convenient than looking for a stamp, Justin's wife has set up a page on a fundraising site:

http://www.gofundme.com/1om2b4

She says "I know Justin would never ask for help in this way, but I am grateful for the support."

 

So glad this page was set up!  I encourage everyone to share it on their social networking sites.

Update from Kim on the Facebook page: "Justin did open both eyes a few times today. The nurse did a test to see of he would blink if she moved her hands towards his eyes. He didn't react much in the left eye, but he definitely did blink the right eye."

Also, thank you to everyone who has donated and/or shared the funding page...22 people have donated in less than 24 hours and I know many of them were probably from the Chainlink!

I just contributed.

Allison Mackey said:

To anyone else who might want to contribute, and may find it more convenient than looking for a stamp, Justin's wife has set up a page on a fundraising site:

http://www.gofundme.com/1om2b4

She says "I know Justin would never ask for help in this way, but I am grateful for the support."

 

I did my part also.

Hoping for a complete recovery.

Allison - Thanks for the updates.

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