R1 Steve was hit today and left for dead

[Relsek]

My friend Steve with the R1 (pictured in the far left picture of my banner) was hit today. He was crossing an intersection here in Lakeland on a green light when a van ran the red light from the east and plowed into his left side. He as apparently dragged about 100 to 150 yards. The occupants of the van jumped out and ran into the woods.

Steve has several broken ribs and toes, already had one toe amputated. The last I heard was at about 2:00 this afternoon. He was going into surgery to have a sliced aorta repaired. That is the most concerning part. If he makes it through surgery there is a chance he'll live.

Please, if you are a praying person, pray for Steve's full recovery. If your not a praying person, maybe now is a good time to start.

the photo below is from our ride down the beach a week ago Sunday.

Thanks

Kevin

 

[vincent]

That seriously sucks man. Prayers going out for him.
Did they catch the guys from the van?

 

[MrGxr]

Prayers are being said.... sorry about that man.

 

[thrasherfox]

Prayer offered up.

Sorry to hear about that Kevin.

Dang. keep hearing over and over about differant peoplle getting nailed on the bikes....

 

[flynjay]

Thought and prayers to Steve and his family.

Hang in there Kevin, Steve is a tough guy.

I hope the Lakeland PD catch those cowards.



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[Relsek]

Thought and prayers to Steve and his family.

Hang in there Kevin, Steve is a tough guy.

I hope the Lankeland PD catch those cowards.

I've been searching for the news report but can't find it. I still have no news about the surgery.

Apparently they fled on foot into the woods, witnesses said they looked like migrant workers. There were 5 LEOs that tracked them through the woods with dogs and found them in a house, but none would admit to driving the van. I'll let you guys know more when more is known.

My only concern now is Steve's life. It was very hard today driving home from Brooksville on the same roads we used to ride together. My prayer is that someday we'll ride those roads together again.

Kevin

 

[HillsRider]

Prayers for Steve & his family.

 

[warbrown]

My prayers are with him as well. Keep us posted...

 

[r1R00KIE]

Jesus Kevin, that is horrible. He is in my prayers. I'm not sure if I've met Steve before, but I'm pretty sure I have as there can't be too many silver '04s around here.

 

[sageronin]

My prayers are with him for a successful and full recovery.

 

[busahaya]

Prayed for your Buddy Steve & the rest of the crew on this board. I'm so sorry to hear about this Bro...

 

[Relsek]

Here is a small collage of pictures from some of our rides this year.

I'm going up to the hospital now, I'll let you know what I find out when I return.

Thanks for the prayers.


Kevin

 

[Revlis]

Scary Stuff, and a Horrible time of year... My thoughts go out to him and his Family...

Really sorry about your friend bro...

 

[Bdygrd4u]

Prayers and thoughts go out to him...

 

[MET]

Prayers and hopes.................

 

[ridercoach]

Prayers go out, sorry to hear about this bro...

 

[captain]

Done

 

[BigDawg_03Busa]

Prayers for healing and peace to family and friends. Stay prayerful Kevin, it's what will bring him through.

 

[GJoker]

Damn Kevin.. this really sucks! It's bad enough when you read these kinda posts pretty much every day on one forum or another, but hits home hard when it's someone you've riden with~

Thoughts and prayers are with Steve in hopes he pulls through this in good spirits~ I know Steve is like a brother to you.. if there's anything else we (TKM & I) can do for you, be sure to speak up~

 

[LadyHawk]

So sorry to hear this Kevin. Will be thinking of him tonight and hope that you can update us soon with his recovery status.

If there is anything we can do.....