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peekay · 16th April 2011

Just heard my friend is in an induced coma after being knocked off on his way home to blackheath. It happened in Blackheath and details are quite sketchy at the moment.

He's smashed his pelvis and damaged some organs but he's been in a coma for a few days now.

Does anyone know of an incident in this area?

Annoyingly I'm in Scotland till wednesday so I'm feeling utterly useless at the moment.

colnago_costa · 16th April 2011

F***k! Really sorry to hear this... I live in Lee nearby, my sympathies. Not the easiest place to cycle around with narrow roads... Has your friend been omitted to Lewisham Hospital?

peekay · 16th April 2011

He's in Kings, it happened off the a2?

Been in for surgery on his pelvis and femur, two punctured lungs, dialysis machine, CT scans, the works.

He smashed the car up pretty well.

Will know more when he comes around.

colnago_costa · 16th April 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with him...

pootsmanuva · 16th April 2011

Sounds horrible. Hope your mate comes through this ok.

hoefla · 16th April 2011

what awful news. hope your friend makes good recovery, thoughts with him.

harrong · 16th April 2011

Thoughts are with him & the family in this hard time

fred · 16th April 2011

jesus. hoping for a speedy recovery.

peekay post some details when you get them.. date, time etc...

Dammit · 16th April 2011

Sorry to hear this, I hope your friend gets better.

peekay · 16th April 2011

It's breaking me as I feel so useless. Looking forward to getting back to town so at least I can be of some practical help.

Oliver Schick · 16th April 2011

His injuries sound horrific. We can only hope that it's not as bad as it sounds--also that you manage to help him, peekay, or be there for him, once his medical needs are less acute. All the best!

CowHen · 17th April 2011

Shit, i cycle near there every day, the A2 is fucking horrible over blackheath.

Hope your mate makes a full recovery.

colnago_costa · 17th April 2011

Ditto, that A2 is a right f***ker! Let us know his condition... fingers crossed for positive news...

kboy · 17th April 2011

sorry to hear, hope all goes well for your mate

peekay · 17th April 2011

It happened on Wednesday night on his way back from from work.

He's on a ventilator and is putting up a huge fight. I hope to see him later this week, but am just praying for positive news in the meantime.

Ride safe everyone and spare him a thought as it might just help.

OneLessCardigan · 17th April 2011

oy fingers crossed for your mate

commie · 18th April 2011

thoughts & prayers for the recovery

nabz · 18th April 2011

f**k!!! hope he make a speedy recovery....

peekay · 20th April 2011

I visited my friend in hospital tonight. It was horrific to see someone in such a high dependency situation, but he is taking small steps towards stability. The staff at kings are doing a fantastic job and he couldn't be in better hands.

It felt good to see him and his family, but it really did highlight that he has a long journey ahead of him.

Ride safe everyone.

31t®um · 20th April 2011

good luck with his recovery

wiganwill · 20th April 2011

Yeh, best of luck to him.

Cupcakes · 20th April 2011

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Originally Posted by peekay

I visited my friend in hospital tonight. It was horrific to see someone in such a high dependency situation, but he is taking small steps towards stability. The staff at kings are doing a fantastic job and he couldn't be in better hands.

It felt good to see him and his family, but it really did highlight that he has a long journey ahead of him.

Ride safe everyone.

I'm glad you felt the staff were doing well. It is a tough situation to be in as an onlooker or friend/ family member. Have strength and have faith that your friend will pull through. Thoughts and prayers offered.

peekay · 20th April 2011

Yep, he has a dedicated nurse in the ICU and a full medical team close by, they have been proactive and caring.

He's still sedated and on a ventilator, but they are hopeful of him undergoing more surgery soon, which will obviously mean more trauma, but is a good sign that they have confidence in his stability.

Multi Grooves · 21st April 2011

Thankfully he is NOT in Lewisham hospital. God Speed in his recovery.

16th April 2011	#1
peekay	2011-04-14 - Rider down Blackheath Just heard my friend is in an induced coma after being knocked off on his way home to blackheath. It happened in Blackheath and details are quite sketchy at the moment. He's smashed his pelvis and damaged some organs but he's been in a coma for a few days now. Does anyone know of an incident in this area? Annoyingly I'm in Scotland till wednesday so I'm feeling utterly useless at the moment.
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17th April 2011	#13
colnago_costa	Ditto, that A2 is a right f**ker! Let us know his condition... fingers crossed for positive news... Last edited by colnago_costa; 17th April 2011 at 19:37.*
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16th April 2011	#5
pootsmanuva	Sounds horrible. Hope your mate comes through this ok.
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16th April 2011	#6
hoefla	what awful news. hope your friend makes good recovery, thoughts with him.
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16th April 2011	#7
harrong	Thoughts are with him & the family in this hard time
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16th April 2011	#8
fred	jesus. hoping for a speedy recovery. peekay post some details when you get them.. date, time etc...
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16th April 2011	#9
Dammit	Sorry to hear this, I hope your friend gets better.
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16th April 2011	#11
Oliver Schick	His injuries sound horrific. We can only hope that it's not as bad as it sounds--also that you manage to help him, peekay, or be there for him, once his medical needs are less acute. All the best!
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17th April 2011	#12
CowHen	Shit, i cycle near there every day, the A2 is fucking horrible over blackheath. Hope your mate makes a full recovery.
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17th April 2011	#14
kboy	sorry to hear, hope all goes well for your mate
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17th April 2011	#16
OneLessCardigan	oy fingers crossed for your mate
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18th April 2011	#17
commie	thoughts & prayers for the recovery
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18th April 2011	#18
nabz	f**k!!! hope he make a speedy recovery....
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20th April 2011	#19
peekay	I visited my friend in hospital tonight. It was horrific to see someone in such a high dependency situation, but he is taking small steps towards stability. The staff at kings are doing a fantastic job and he couldn't be in better hands. It felt good to see him and his family, but it really did highlight that he has a long journey ahead of him. Ride safe everyone.
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20th April 2011	#20
31t®um	good luck with his recovery
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20th April 2011	#21
wiganwill	Yeh, best of luck to him.
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21st April 2011	#24
Multi Grooves	Thankfully he is NOT in Lewisham hospital. God Speed in his recovery.
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