Deer Strike in Vermont

Last Monday afternoon I hit a deer just west of Rutland VT. Broke my right leg in 3 places. Had surgery on Tuesday. Holed up in a hotel trying to figure out how to get home to Parker Colorado. Broken ribs keep me from using crutches. Up to a year rehabilitation says the surgeon.

That sucks, dude. At least you are breathing and should be able to ride again!

Any more details on the crash? Speed? I've tagged a couple deer, but I've been lucky enough to keep the rubber on the road both times.

Oh shit, Charlie. I hope your recovery goes smoothly & speedily.

I have lived in fear of those fucking suicide ungulates the whole time I've lived in Wyoming, and actively encourage those who hunt to do so thoroughly at every opportunity.

Like I said, get well soon.

If you need someone to keep the seals on that SS from drying out...

Biggest issue we are facing is how to get home. Fly from like Boston (hope I can get in a seat and elevate the leg. 1ST class ticket maybe? Or rent a car with a big back seat and drive. We will decide tomorrow.
Gold wing is totalled. Trailer is fixable.
I'll describe the accident later. Pain killers are kicking in and I am really sleepy.

Yikes, I guess it could have been alot worse.

Glad you're ok.

Wow - that sux. Hopefully your MC skills and training "saved" you from it being a lot worse. You could always get a CanAm Spyder, we will let you play Tag with that!

Hope you can work from home.

Holy crap, that's awful.

I have what is essentially a deeply-bruised calf, and I've been stuck at home for several days complaining about my bad luck.

Perspective is a tough lens to see through sometimes. . . but when you get it in focus you soon realize your blessings (again).

Best on your return and recovery.

That sucks Charlie. I hope you have a speedy return and recovery.

Did you at least get a venison steak out of the deal?

Makes my broken thumb seem like a walk in the park! I'm glad you survived Charlie! Good luck getting home and hoping you have a speedy recovery! Well, as speedy as possible under the circumstances.

Hang in there Charlie. Either way sounds like a long trip home. First class and some drugs gets my vote. Hope the deer got it worse than you.

Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.

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broken in three places?? damn, that's a bad one - but you're still alive to tell the story, so that's a huge positive!


First class sounds like the way to go - you'll need the room for sure.
Give me a call if there's anything I can do

Heal quickly, Charlie! Front range tagger s are gonna miss you until you're back. Take care!!


Sent from my motorbike.

That sucks man , Get well soon ,

Glad it wasn't more serious, not like a deer strike isn't, but you know what I mean.
Take care of yourself and get well as soon as you can.

What happened? It was 2:30pm on a divided highway in Vermont. I remember glancing down at the speedo as I set the cruise control to 65mph. Split second later all I see is a deer's head 3' in front of the windshield. I can still see it in my mind.
The force if the impact ripped the bars from my hands and pivoted me forward. The bike veered sharply left and I fell off the rightside. I think the bike bounced on to the rightside and 900 lbs of bike snapped my leg. I hit the ground and rolled log style and then slid down the embankment. Thankfully I stopped well back from traffic. The car behind stopped to help. The leg will take a year to heal completely but I'm alive!
Injuries are boken tabula and fibula. It was bent forward 45 degreew and twisted 90 degrees below the knee. I have titanium rod, plate and screw in my leg.
Im a ATGMTT Guy. Had my riding pants. Broken ribs on the right. Bruises. Very little road rash. I do have poison ivy rash everywhere.
I am very thankful for all your prayers and wishes. I am blessed to have so many friends. I am blessed to have a wonderful woman in Diane. She hopped on a plane from Denver that evening.

Progressive settled with me. Totally bike. $9300 + taxes etc. Gave 3k for my accessories and gear. Let me keep the trailer. I'm having that shipped home. Next spring I can tow it behind the R 1200 gs or my next wing..

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I'd rent a van and maybe put the trailer inside. You can then travel at your own pace. A couple days, but without all the airport hassles.

Ensure you stay vigilant with your PT and a year may be cut short.

You are defiantly one of the few GW riders I've seen who wears a full face helmet. Smart man...heal fast and safe travels.