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Dave S

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Dave S Grand Master

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I was on my way home this afternoon from doing a seminar in Mankato and took the bottom road as usual. As I neared Ottawa, I noticed flashing lights. There was a State Trooper and a Sheriff's Deputy and a couple other vehicles parked on both sides of the road. There was an older Goldwing being loaded onto a trailer that appeared to have been laid down.

The area this happened has an "S" curve that creeps up on a guy if you're not careful. Add in the sand on the roads from the winter time and you have a recipe for disaster.

I wasn't sure how bad any injuries were but when I arrived in Le Sueur, the Medi-Vac had just flown into town.

Hopefully any injuries resulting from the accident weren't life threatening.

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I got an update on the person this morning. Sounds like he had a ruptured spleen and lacerated his liver. Sounds like he was in rough shape but will make it.

He had a 9 y.o. on the bike with him but he only ended up with a few scratches on his hands.

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Thank God that the injuries were not worse and that the 9 year old was not harmed with anything more than scratches. It brings back memories but you can never be too careful. Going down happens so fast you really don't have time to react but rely on your instincts...

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Little early to be riding with a 9yr old on the back....

Glad to see the rain we have had to help get the roads cleared up.

I drove 50 miles on Sat, just a short first ride for the season, encountered sand on most curves and turns.

We are close.. but not quite there yet.

It did feel GGRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREAT to get back out though...

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I have a 10 year old step daughter who's dad drives his bike with her on the back. I just can't agree with it. There is way too many things that can happen. A kid that small could simply loose their grip and fall off. I wouldn't be able to live with myself.

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