sputnik
05-12-2005, 07:12 AM
I drove past this accident last night. The driver is VERY lucky to be alive. There wasnt much left of his bike afterwards. Initially when I saw the accident I was convinced that it was fatal.
Anyone know what happened?
Date: Wed May 11 20:54:20 2005
Subject: Motorcycle vs. Semi
From: EMS Public Information
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CITYBEAT - CITY OF CALGARY PRESS RELEASE
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This evening at 7:20 PM Calgary EMS received 911 calls
describing a motorcycle collision with a semi tractor at 76
Avenue and 52 Street SE.
Paramedics arrived quickly and assessed a 20-year-old male
that was driving his motorcycle when he collided with the
side of a semi tractor.
He was thrown from the cycle and as a result he sustained a
fractured leg, fractured arm, and chest injuries.
He was treated and transported in serious condition to
Foothills Trauma Center. His is now stabilized and his
injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
The Calgary Police Service is investigating the collision and
they will release further details.
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Public Contact Information:
Doug Odney, EMT-P
Superintendent
Calgary EMS
403 268 2794
Anyone know what happened?
Date: Wed May 11 20:54:20 2005
Subject: Motorcycle vs. Semi
From: EMS Public Information
-----BEGIN MD5 -----------------------------------
-----------------------------------------------------------------
CITYBEAT - CITY OF CALGARY PRESS RELEASE
-----------------------------------------------------------------
This evening at 7:20 PM Calgary EMS received 911 calls
describing a motorcycle collision with a semi tractor at 76
Avenue and 52 Street SE.
Paramedics arrived quickly and assessed a 20-year-old male
that was driving his motorcycle when he collided with the
side of a semi tractor.
He was thrown from the cycle and as a result he sustained a
fractured leg, fractured arm, and chest injuries.
He was treated and transported in serious condition to
Foothills Trauma Center. His is now stabilized and his
injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
The Calgary Police Service is investigating the collision and
they will release further details.
-30-
Public Contact Information:
Doug Odney, EMT-P
Superintendent
Calgary EMS
403 268 2794