Clay E. just sent us the scoop that Josh Rogers, seen here between Jim and Patrick, was involved in a terrible scooter vs. Lexus accident while on the monthly Los Gato’s ride yesterday. Curt Fargo had been updating memebers of the Modern Vespa forum with th news:
Just talked to someone who was on the ride and he described the accident as a young early 20′s kid driving an Lexus SC300 50-55mph around a 25mph turn loosing control, locking his brakes up and skidding into the on coming lane hitting Josh head on. Josh was on his Green Laser (not leading but in the middle of the pack) which was thrown some 100 yards backwards and down into a ravine. Both car and scooter are totaled.Josh was airlifted to:
Regional Medical Center of San Jose
225 N Jackson Ave
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 259-5000I don’t know how long he will be there or where they will transfer him too at the direction of his medical insurance company.
Yes there are photos of the scene but I’m to that they are too horrific to post here.
This hits very close to home for me as this is the same hills where I had my bad accident but it sounds like I got off a lot better then Josh did.
Lets do keep Josh and his family in our thoughts and prayers.
Please do! I haven’t ridden with Josh, but in most of the photos I’ve seen of him riding, he’s got on a helmet. I believe that’s the case here too because his head and neck are in good shape. His legs didn’t fair as well though and it could take 3 to 6 months for him to walk normally again.
We hope you’ll be able to offer Josh some mental and/or financial support to help him get though this. Get all the updates and details directly form the Scoot! blog HERE or in the title link.
We’ll be thinking about you Josh and look forward to seeing you in a tank-top again this summer!
Did you know that the emergency airlift ALONE can cost around $5000 – $8000 dollars or MORE?
***UPDATE 3/4/08 10am CST***
Talked to Josh in his room this morning. It was a relief to hear that he sounded just like he normally sounds. The drugs must really be doing their job. Again, a testament to the power of wearing your gear. How sad would it be to call a friend or relative in this situation and hear slurred, incoherent speech or WORSE, never be able to hear from them again? PLEASE, wear your gear. Thanks.
29. January 2009 at 10:48 am
Wow, I work for a trauma helicopter agency and I know it is expensive. You may look to see if the agency that may have flew him is a 501(c) a no for profit company. My agency is and if you can’t pay the bill we generally eat it. My agency is about $3000 to lift and by the end of the flight it is in the upwards end of 10k. I hope he does get better and I hope for the best.