A friend of mine went down on the crest this morning. I wasn't there, and details are as of yet unknown, but he's in stable condition and out of surgery. Considering the rumors, it's luck that he's alive and not in worse shape. I'll update as i get more info, but my prayers and best wishes go out to him and his family.
It also brings into focus that anything can happen on a public road, and especially a road like the crest. It serves as a reminder that even when you are riding responsibly and in control, terrible things can happen. I beseech everyone to be safe out there, especially as peak riding season ramps up. It's not enough to keep me off the bike, but also a reminder that the sport is dangerous and fate is fickle.
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I was there today when the road was closed. So sorry to hear about it. What happened?
I went around to Sunland then Angeles Highway, 9-mile to the rest of the crest.
A good friend of mine went down last week when a deer hit HER. Jumped into the side of the bike. Strange crash. She is a little shaken up but fine, bike will run again soon.
As always our prayers/positive thoughts are with him.
Summer seems to be the season for these crashes.
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