I live in Germantown very near Wolf River Boulevard. In fact I often run up and down that street when training and see and wave to many cyclists on this stretch of road. That’s why the following story really hits close to home for me.
The Commercial Appeal is reporting that a cyclist was hit by a car on Wolf River Boulevard near Houston High School in Germantown this past Sunday.
It seems that the bicyclist may have suffered severe injuries and damage from the accident. In fact he was in critical condition and had to be airlifted by helicopter to the Med emergency room for treatment.
My sincerest thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family. I’m sure he was enjoying a great day up until the point of the accident. No one ever expects and event as terrible as this to happen.
Please be careful when you’re riding your bike. It doesn’t matter if you’re alone, with your group of buddies or in a huge peloton, accidents and wrecks happen fast. Be on the lookout for cars that aren’t watching you, it’s your best and sometimes only defense.
To learn more about what to do if you have been hit while riding your bike here in Memphis read this bicycle accident post I recently made.
And if you were riding your bike and were hit by a car give me a call at 1-888-GET-JAMI today, or call me at 901-754-1340. I’d be happy to talk with you to see if there is anything I can do to help you.
