Just heard from Carol’s dad that she was in a very serious bike accident during Bike Virginia .
She hit a deer at high speed, it was killed, and she has some fractures and other facial injuries. She is in the hospital in Charlottesville, VA. She can talk but is very swollen.
She will likely transfer to Baltimore in a day or two.
More as I hear it.
I was riding just behind Carol – Aaron Friend one of our fellow riders was right behind her. She really did a major T-bone into the deer that jumped out in front of her. She walfled her front wheel and shredded her new carbon fiber frame.
We were part of the team that called 911 and Bike Va to provide exit support for Carol and another couple that were forced into the ditch to avoid her and the deer. Except for road rash and a strained shoulder they are OK.
We from the Western Maryland Wheelman hope for her speedy return to riding again.
Larry Brock.
Quick update – Carol made it home with her dad today. Good news is that although she may have lost some teeth, her fractures may not require surgery, but she’ll need a brace and lots of rest.
We are praying for a full recovery. Is there any information on where we can send a card? Thanks, Marty & Mollyanne, Issue, Maryland.
I’m reluctant to put Carol’s home address on the net but you can send cards to the One Less Car address:
One Less Car
1209 North Calvert Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
I’m sure she’ll appreciate the well wishes.