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anesthesia

08-03-2009, 02:06 AM

I'm not going to go into details right now, but I just got done walking 5 miles from the emergency room, with 10 stitches in my leg, a gash above my eye and a fat lip.

My bike is impounded somewhere, I had 2 beers after a long ride and someone pulled out in front of me on the way home.

Just spent 6 hours in ER.

I may be in trouble and I have no idea the condition of my bike and the whole thing is a little foggy to me. What a way to start a weeks vacation from work.

2pwrlftrs4u

08-03-2009, 02:58 AM

wow that sux... hope things work out for you

Dupo

08-03-2009, 03:05 AM

Shit, that doesn't sound good man. Keep us posted.

Irish Bulldog

08-03-2009, 05:12 AM

Well that sounds like it just about blows.

S.A.cowboy

08-03-2009, 05:28 AM

Damn, feel bad for you. So the person who pulled out in front of you, did you actually hit them or put it down avoiding them? Did they take off or stick around?

bubbanezz

08-03-2009, 08:23 AM

Wow bro that doesn't sound good. Looking forward to hearing the rest of the story and hope it works out for ya.

apache driver

08-03-2009, 08:30 AM

Bummer!

Beaker

08-03-2009, 08:36 AM

That blows.

cjones

08-03-2009, 10:51 AM

heres the 3rd glad your somewhat ok

old skool rulz

08-03-2009, 11:47 AM

Here's the fourth "GLAD YOUR OK"

anesthesia

08-03-2009, 12:20 PM

Cramer

08-03-2009, 12:33 PM

I know you feel like beatin' yourself up, but try to find away out of that pit. You said you made a mistake. Now find some small way to move forward. You'll get through this. I hope you feel better soon man.

Big O

08-03-2009, 12:45 PM

Glad your ok and no one was seriously hurt! The bike can be replaced.

simplemangw

08-03-2009, 01:45 PM

glad u were able to WALK away from the emergency room, hope it turns out ok for ya

thi06

08-03-2009, 02:34 PM

Did you have to take a breathalyser? If so what did u blow?

anesthesia

08-03-2009, 02:54 PM

Didn't take a breathalyzer. I'm assuming they drew blood. Noone told me what my BAC was.

2pwrlftrs4u

08-04-2009, 01:38 AM

if you only had 2 beers and considring the amount of time that had passed untill you were at the ER i gotta think you had very little if any still in your system.

did you get charged/cited with anything? did the police ask or suspect that you were drinknig?

Curtis

08-04-2009, 01:45 AM

I wouldn't worry about any DUI charges I think your in the clear.
Thank god your okay though man bikes can always be rebuilt or replaced.

BamaShadow

08-04-2009, 01:48 AM

Glad to hear you're ok. Sucks about your scoot. But like Big O said, it can be fixed or replaced. I hope you don't catch any heat over this. Good luck bro.

VoodooMaster

08-04-2009, 11:24 AM

Well, the bike doesn't look real good. Mainly the footpeg mounts are sheared off. The tank and fenders are ok, a scrape on the tank and the lower pipe is bent a little. I'm having it towed to the house then I'll see if I can fix it.

More importantly, I am a fucking idiot. I'm 43 years old and I know better than drinking and driving. I went thru this 20+ years ago and I'm supposed to be older and wiser. I'm going to be beating myself up pretty good for awhile.

I still don't recall things that clearly, probably a bit because of the accident and a bit because of the alcohol.

Be careful guys. I know a lot of us don't think much of stopping off for a beer or two.

Hey man, we dont judge you! You said 2 beers, then you had 2 beers, end of story. You aint no fuckin idiot neither. You came home, jumped on the net, and immediately told us to be careful out there...you wasnt even really thinkning bout you, you was worried about US.

Thanks dude, you really are a good guy, and I wouldnt worry about the BAC man. You is ok, dat is is ok!

Sont give yerself a heart attack stressi over it man. When you gettin the bike from the impound?

anesthesia

08-04-2009, 11:25 AM

I got charged with DUI. Everything from just before the accident is really foggy, I believe I told the officer that I'd had a couple of beers. Oh, and when I say 2 beers, I meant 2 rounds, the place had 2 for1, so I really had 4 (between 2 and 6 o'clock), and it was some strong stuff. I only weigh about 135lbs and am kind of a lightweight, so I'm not holding my breath on being in the clear. Although, it's kind of odd they just released me from the hospital on my own, no drunk tank or 'responsible party'. Hell, if the bike had been ok, I could have gone back and rode home.

Got the bike back last night. Trying to figure if I can save it or should see if the insurance company is going to total it.

I have Mapams, which still look to be ok except for the rods going back to the clutch and brake, the brake side is broke and the clutch side is bent pretty bad. But the black plate they mount to on the frame is gone on both sides. There's still 2 on holes on each side to mount the pegs to.

Feel a slight bit better about the whole thing today. The body's starting to feel it, though. I still think I'm a dumbass.

VoodooMaster

08-04-2009, 01:30 PM

I got charged with DUI. Everything from just before the accident is really foggy, I believe I told the officer that I'd had a couple of beers. Oh, and when I say 2 beers, I meant 2 rounds, the place had 2 for1, so I really had 4 (between 2 and 6 o'clock), and it was some strong stuff. I only weigh about 135lbs and am kind of a lightweight, so I'm not holding my breath on being in the clear. Although, it's kind of odd they just released me from the hospital on my own, no drunk tank or 'responsible party'. Hell, if the bike had been ok, I could have gone back and rode home.

Dude, I would use that fact right there to my advantage. If you aint yey, call a lawyer, yeah I know:madani:, but man I never heard of a DUI that left the hospital after being charged for it, AND in a wreck ...sounds pretty fuckin fishy to me.

On yeah...should they total it...ifn ya gots struts Id be interested...and if ya need shocks for the insurance fuckers, I can send ya mine AND the money for struts...

anesthesia

08-04-2009, 01:56 PM

Already called insurance. I went back out and found a little crack in the right side engine cover with some oil leaking out. Insurance told me to leave the aftermarket stuff and then take it off after the shop checks the bike out.

I have a good friend that's a lawyer, I've already talked to him and he agrees that it's very odd that they let me walk out. He's got me writing down everything that I did, ate, drank, when I woke up and when I went to sleep for the 24 hours prior to the wreck. Thing is, I'm still in a bit of a fog and starting to 2nd guess some of the original stuff I thought happened.
There was a witness, I'd like to see his statement.

TI 3VOM

08-04-2009, 02:04 PM

anesthesia

08-04-2009, 02:15 PM

Well, I will be the first to say serves ya' right for drinking and riding. Just be glad you never hurt anyone else.

That being said, sucks about the bike and glad you aren't hurt too bad, hopefully just bad enough to knock some sense into you. I won't admit to being perfect myself, just been lucky and need to smarten up myself.

Trust me, I'm not looking for any sympathy whatsoever. I think the only reason I'm really posting about this on here is to just get it out and to let everyone else know how quickly something like this can happen, so be careful. I know I messed up bad, very poor judgment on my part and I'm prepared to pay the consequences. I'm very happy noone besides myself was hurt. Even if it was minor, I would have a terrible time living with myself.

Like I said earlier, I went thru this over 20 years ago. For the most part, I've been pretty good, unfortunately, one time can be costly.

VoodooMaster

08-04-2009, 02:21 PM

Trust me, I'm not looking for any sympathy whatsoever. I think the only reason I'm really posting about this on here is to just get it out and to let everyone else know how quickly something like this can happen, so be careful. I know I messed up bad, very poor judgment on my part and I'm prepared to pay the consequences. I'm very happy noone besides myself was hurt. Even if it was minor, I would have a terrible time living with myself.

Like I said earlier, I went thru this over 20 years ago. For the most part, I've been pretty good, unfortunately, one time can be costly.

Well man, you know you, and you know what happened, so at least you are MAN enough to say I did it, I am going to pay for it and not cry like a baby about it. Good on ya man, proud of ya.

Bout the struts n shit...guess I wasnt thinkning about you gettin another shadow n choppin her out...sorry...but if ya did wanta part with some of the pieces, I got dibs on the struts please!

YO MUDA

08-04-2009, 04:03 PM

Glad to hear your ok.

Swilly

08-04-2009, 04:12 PM

I'm glad didn't get hurt TOO bad, the fog should lift soon.

If you haven't actually hired an attorney, you have the right to get a copy of the police report, any audio/video related to the situation, and also any hospital reports.

It'll save you some cash vs the lawyer getting copies, plus it might fill in the holes:idea2: before they ask you any questions....

My nickels worth,

Swilly

orange750

08-04-2009, 06:16 PM

I'd say you are a really lucky fella. Glad you're OK.

chizuck

08-04-2009, 06:34 PM

Bummer I am glad your ok and I hope things work out for you.

anesthesia

08-04-2009, 06:44 PM

Well man, you know you, and you know what happened, so at least you are MAN enough to say I did it, I am going to pay for it and not cry like a baby about it. Good on ya man, proud of ya.

Bout the struts n shit...guess I wasnt thinkning about you gettin another shadow n choppin her out...sorry...but if ya did wanta part with some of the pieces, I got dibs on the struts please! I don't like it when people point their fingers at or try to blame someone else. Noone forced me to drink and noone forced me to get on my bike. Even if I was a little impaired, I'm still accountable for MY actions. I'm not sure what's going to happen with the bike, I'm guessing it will be totalled and depending on what all my costs are thru this whole thing, I hope to get another Shadow and just switch out the parts. If not, I'll let you know.

Swilly, my lawyer is a buddy of mine, so far he's been great, lowered his retainer and his hourly rate and told me he'd have me do as much of the legwork as possible to keep costs down. He also has another friend that specializes in these cases, apparently he's very good. Told me if it gets too much for him, he'll pull that guy in to help.

And I gotta say, I'm really getting pissed off everytime I hear a bike ride by.

shadow247

08-04-2009, 07:03 PM

That really sucks man! I hope you recover soon and that everything works out for the best!

mcvierh

08-04-2009, 07:35 PM

Can't say I know what your going through, just thinking to myself it probably sucks.

craigv318

08-04-2009, 07:45 PM

InsaneWizayne

08-04-2009, 07:45 PM

anesthesia

08-04-2009, 09:49 PM

So sorry to hear about the accident.

I don't know how it is there in the US, but over hear in OZ, your insurance isn't covered if your charges with DUI. (Insurance company doesn't pay out if your charged with DUI, your fucked in other words)

At least you didn't kill or hurt anyone else. You could have ended up in the slammer

Good luck

Typically, you end up in the slammer after drinking and driving, that's what baffles me about my case.

BTW, I was drinking with a Brit and an Aussie before the accident. I know better than to try to keep up with them, if I'd tried, I would probably still be out or dead. Luckily, they've learned to respect that I have my limits.

Honestly, I agree with your insurance and a lot of European laws. You get popped for DUI, you lose your license for good and you're responsible for all costs, not insurance. I seriously felt guilty even calling my insurance company about my bike, kind of weird and hypocritical, huh? Fortunately for me(in a way) our laws are different.

anesthesia

08-04-2009, 09:56 PM

I got a buddy that brags about drinking and riding...hell he even brags about wrecking while drunk riding....shit doesn't sound good to me. Never know though, I get myself into situations that I never thought I would.
That's my point of this thread (other than a little venting and therapy for myself). It doesn't take much. Hell you have a couple of beers 3 miles from your house and someone pulls in front of you and you go down, they're going to check you out.

I hate preachy people, noone really listens anyway, but just want to let you guys know what happened to me. I have no control over what you all do, all I'm saying is if I'd checked myself a little earlier, we wouldn't be having this discussion. Hell, I drank 5 glasses of iced tea before my buddy I hadn't seen in a few years showed up. He wanted a beer and I ordered one as well. Stupid? Maybe, Ordering another? Yes.

And again, I took a week off of work this week. I was supposed to just relax, do a bunch of riding and nothing else. Looks like none of it is happening. Haven't eaten since Sunday morning, just kind of milling around the house and NOT drinking. Trying to wrap my head around this. My way of dealing with problems is thinking the worst. I have about a month of that till my court date.

Although, I do have a good way of trying to find some good in the bad and I'm finding it and actually feeling kind of good in a way.

Beaker

08-04-2009, 09:58 PM

Hey Anesthesia, it's not the end of the world (it is refreshing to see someone take responsibility for their actions though, good for you!). You now have to do what your friend advised: collect evidence. I'd be very interested to see what your BAC was (if your estimate is right at 4 beers in 4hrs, even at 135lbs I think you'd be marginal), and how they collected it. I've seen a lot of cases go out the window on drawn blood cases due to poor procedure, handling, warrants, etc. More so than on a breathalyzer. In short, do what you can do to look out for you. You've learned from it (unlike many) and that counts too. Good luck.

apache driver

08-04-2009, 10:01 PM

It's very refreshing to hear someone take responsibility for their actions when something goes wrong; good on ya!

anesthesia

08-04-2009, 10:13 PM

Beaker, I didn't learn. I went thru this 20 years ago, I'm supposed to be older and wiser, right?

One of the nice things is I have a great wife

Beaker

08-04-2009, 10:24 PM

Beaker, I didn't learn. I went thru this 20 years ago, I'm supposed to be older and wiser, right?

One of the nice things is I have a great wife

Sounds to me like you've learned. Outright malice and a momentary lapse in judgement are two very different things. Don't beat yourself up. Let this mistake register, and move forward. Most of us have done it, most have been lucky enough to get away with it. I love my beer (probably to a fault) but I have made a vow to myself to never, ever, have even one if I'm going to get on my bike. I'm very careful when driving a car now too (not so much in the past, I hate to admit). We all make mistakes Bro. You'll be okay.

cjones

08-04-2009, 10:30 PM

well look at beaker acting all grown up

Beaker

08-04-2009, 10:36 PM

well look at beaker acting all grown up

I'm sure it won't last...

cjones

08-04-2009, 10:41 PM

quick show your wife you might get some tonight

Beaker

08-04-2009, 10:45 PM

quick show your wife you might get some tonight

What?! Did i doze off and it's Christmas already?! Un-fucking-likely.

cjones

08-04-2009, 10:48 PM

just do like i do go at her while shes asleep she might be pissed but when are they not anyways

firefighter212

08-05-2009, 01:58 PM

Damn Brother,glad to here your okay,glad to see you take responsibility.Too many people today want to shove the blame on someone else.The bike is replaceable,Your life,not so.Hope it wakes up others to not do the same.Don`t beat yourself up and just be thankful that no one else was hurt.Like everyone else stated,I think you will get out of the dui if you get all the info in your favor.Hope all goes well and take care and you will get through this.

SmokeShowin

08-05-2009, 05:04 PM

Glad you are relatively OK. As others have said, don't beat yourself up over it. Hope all goes well with the DUI and the bike.

2pwrlftrs4u

08-06-2009, 03:13 AM

for all those who have that "holier than thou" attitude they can go eat a cock meat sallad. bottom line, most of them have done the same things multiple times or even on a regular basis... they just have not got caught yet.

when we stop with the crew after riding all day i have 2. i stick with my plan of only 2 beers and my wife is there to make sure i do... plus i am over 220lbs. any drinking past that we drop off the bikes and come back in the cage (the wife drive's / doesnt drink)

Pez

08-06-2009, 07:24 AM

Anesthesia bro I cant sit back and watch you do circles over this one any longer. Disclaimer up front on this one: Every jurisdiction is different and every department has it's own policies. I am a former LEO and there were several times that I did not make a DUI go sit in the tank. It always involved them needing to go to the hospital. I would issue a summons, let the doctors do there job and get on with mine.
Some departments require this (if the suspect will be there long enough to sober up) for liability purposes. When you are in the custody of the state, guess who pays your medical bills...............

Good news is it sounds like you dealt with a straight up cop and not one that is going to screw you over in court. Still keep the attorney though.