Luke Walker in an accident...

[DanM]

A lot of you know Luke Walker of Middletown, CT. Sunday he was in an accident when a car turned in front of him. His leg is broken and he got roughed up pretty bad. I understand he is in an induced coma, however a CAT scan of his head was ok....I'll try to get more current info and keep all up to date.

Here's Luke with a 28 Prince.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-_enc1ixFo

[tst]

Here is a link to the news article of the crash
Tim
http://newport.patch.com/articles/mo...ical-condition

[c.o.]

It's always sad to hear of a fellow rider going down. Let's all hope he can tell the story at many meets to come.

[DanM]

Got an update today: Since Sunday, Luke has regained consciousness and was able to wiggle fingers and toes- good sign there. The major surgery has been on his leg, 2 separate procedures. He is still in intensive care, but the prognosis is improving.

Dan

[Jim Seidell]

thanks for posting this and keep us updated. luke was riding the Roade Island run with us the day before this happened. ~~~~~Jim Seidell

[DanM]

Luke is from Middletown RI, not CT as I wrote in the first post.

[DanM]

Latest report is that Luke is showing some progress of improvement. Periodic awareness of visitors. Doctors are focusing on the right leg and foot. Lost a toe in foot reconstruction. This week, working on the shattered femur.

Thanks to everyone for their notes of support and enquiry.

[DanM]

Latest update is that Luke has periods of consciousness, has responded to his name, opened his eyes a little. According to the doctors, his progress is normal and follows typical traumatic recovery. Work continues on rebuildinghis leg with more surgery set for next week.

Ride safe you guys and gals! Really brings it home.

dan

[exeric]

I don't know Luke, but give him my best regards, and encouragement as a fellow AMCA member. Hang in there Pal.

[DanM]

I'd like to thank everyone that has written in support of Luke. Several have asked about donations. We're going to create a process, so bear with us.

Unfortunately, I have to report the Dr. took Luke's right leg above the knee due to complications with the healing and the extent of the damage.

Dan

[DanM]

Good news on Luke, he seems to be coming around and beginning to respond to voices and people in the room.
Dan

[bill campbell]

stopped by to visit Luke on Saturday only to find out they sent him Home,thanks Dan for keeping everyone up to date on the crash

[DanM]

Billy- I'm sorry I fell behind on my postings! Luke was sent to the Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital
250 Pond Street, Braintree, MA 02184. Phone # 781-348-2500.Visiting hours are 12-1 and 4-8 daily. 12-8 Saturday, don't know about Sunday.
He is getting extensive and intensive therapy and his condition is improving. That's good news!

[bill campbell]

Hey Dan Thanks for the quick reply I'm not that far from Briantree so I will go to see him, any thing going on to help Luke out, like a Benefit party or donation box to send some money as for the last month Luke's been laid up and I'm sure the bills are piling up

[bill campbell]

I went to visit yesterday and when I called out Luke's name he slowly turned and looked up at me,Luke got hit very hard and is still in very tough shape so if your in the area stop in for a visit he need's all the help we can give him