Cyclist seriously injured in Berwyn

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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Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on December 13, 2012 at 8:11am

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

Permalink Reply by Allison M. down Ogden 7.9 mi on December 13, 2012 at 12:46pm

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."

 

Permalink Reply by Kara B on December 14, 2012 at 6:59am

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."

 

Permalink Reply by blair on December 14, 2012 at 8:27am

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

Permalink Reply by Allison M. down Ogden 7.9 mi on December 14, 2012 at 8:43am

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!

Permalink Reply by Bicycle Poet on December 14, 2012 at 9:17am

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."

 

Permalink Reply by OLB 0.1 on December 14, 2012 at 1:29pm

I did my part also.

Hoping for a complete recovery.

Allison - Thanks for the updates.

Permalink Reply by Vince Zaworski on December 17, 2012 at 5:48pm

Allison, could you send me an invite to the FB group?

Thanks



Allison Mackey said:

I'm in a Facebook group where Justin's wife gives us updates...she has said to invite anyone who wants to be informed, so I could invite you if you have Facebook. The latest update is that, though still unconscious and not able to respond to commands, he has opened his eyes a few times and will squeeze his wife's hand back when she squeezes his, which is very good news. His ICP has been stable since after they removed a small part of his skull to let pressure out. He's also still on a respirator.

We started a fund for him at the library for people to donate to, and are looking at online options. He was 2 months away from a full year here, when he would have been eligible for vacation pay, disability through IMRF, and other benefits...such a shame. 


h' said:

This has been on my mind. Is there any way we can stay appraised of Justin's progress, and any needs he might have?

Permalink Reply by Allison M. down Ogden 7.9 mi on December 18, 2012 at 4:09am

Yes, of course. I just need you to accept my friendship, and then I can add you. Thanks

Vince Zaworski said:

Allison, could you send me an invite to the FB group?

Thanks



Allison Mackey said:

I'm in a Facebook group where Justin's wife gives us updates...she has said to invite anyone who wants to be informed, so I could invite you if you have Facebook. The latest update is that, though still unconscious and not able to respond to commands, he has opened his eyes a few times and will squeeze his wife's hand back when she squeezes his, which is very good news. His ICP has been stable since after they removed a small part of his skull to let pressure out. He's also still on a respirator.

We started a fund for him at the library for people to donate to, and are looking at online options. He was 2 months away from a full year here, when he would have been eligible for vacation pay, disability through IMRF, and other benefits...such a shame. 


h' said:

This has been on my mind. Is there any way we can stay appraised of Justin's progress, and any needs he might have?

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on December 18, 2012 at 7:34am

*bump*

Bicycle Poet said:

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."

 

Permalink Reply by Tony Adams on December 18, 2012 at 10:51am

Near the top of my wish list for the Chainlink Tune Up is the ability to pin important forum threads so they always show up somewhere on the front page -not necessarily in the forum itself, but somewhere so we don't have to bump threads such as this one.

Permalink Reply by Allison M. down Ogden 7.9 mi on December 18, 2012 at 4:39pm

seconded!

Tony Adams said:

Near the top of my wish list for the Chainlink Tune Up is the ability to pin important forum threads so they always show up somewhere on the front page -not necessarily in the forum itself, but somewhere so we don't have to bump threads such as this one.

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