Toby Price crash

ferals5 · 04-16-2013, 11:21 PM

received a message from a mutual friend to say Toby was in hospital and will have surgery tomorrow and his parents are on their way over to the US.

a quick google for more info...

Toby Price hospitalised following American crash

Motorex KTM Off Road Racing's Toby Price crashed at the fourth round of the 2013 AMA Hare and Hound National Championship over the weekend near Lucerne Valley, California, and remains in hospital with neck injuries. Long-time moto journalist, Mark Kariya, hit us up with a few details.
The defending Australian Off-Road Champion apparently went down in almost the exact same spot as another rider, and while the other rider stayed down with a possible broken back, Price attempted to pick his bike back up and get going again – although he couldn't. After a medical response team arrived, Price told them his neck and back hurt. He then passed out, and was forced to wait for a helicopter to arrive which took him to a hospital in Palm Desert, near Palm Springs.
"Ended up in hospital and broke three bones in my neck and my left thumb," stated Price via Facebook. "Very lucky I have full movement because I should be done from the neck down. They are blown away I'm still moving. I have surgery scheduled in the morning to pin and plate everything, and I'm in a halo neck brace already."
Price's Baja testing for this trip is an obvious no-go, but what about the remainder of his 2013 season? The annual Finke and Hattah Desert races are just around the corner (Price won both events in 2012), and as the current AORC Outright and E3 class leader, Price won't want to be laying in a hospital bed for too much longer.
Brad Williscroft, Price's Australian team manager, was unavailable to comment on the situation.
Stay tuned to www.transmoto.com.au, as we'll keep you updated as we hear more.

Get well soon mate.

MymoJoe · 04-16-2013, 11:42 PM

Get well Pricey!!

arunta dreama · 04-17-2013, 05:06 AM

T.price
aussie endro = one tough mo fo
heal well ol' son

BygDaddee · 04-18-2013, 12:48 AM

We get Grabbo back and now he goes down, get well soon.

ararat · 04-18-2013, 04:05 PM

I am so happy he is a lucky bugger.
Makes me happy knowing he will be back on saddle at some point. I hope he will recover well.
Go Toby go.

ferals5 · 04-18-2013, 08:55 PM

Toby is in traction and operation is now schedualed for Wednesday.

ferals5 · 04-19-2013, 06:45 PM

A fund has been set up to assist with Toby's recovery.

BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS:
TOBY PRICE RECOVERY FUND
BSB- 112879
ACCOUNT- 431539059

http://www.singletonargus.com.au/sto...ce/?cs=1534%23

ferals5 · 04-23-2013, 01:30 AM

Toby on his way home, surgery Thurs in Brisbane.

WTF... can the yank health system not fix broken people

splinters · 04-23-2013, 01:42 AM

insurance company he was with would'nt pay.was going to cost over 300g for surgery

Gadget678 · 04-23-2013, 01:56 AM

Workers comp????

podge NT · 04-23-2013, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ferals5

Toby on his way home, surgery Thurs in Brisbane.

WTF... can the yank health system not fix broken people

300k is a lot of fixing so maybe he is more broken than we know. I think surgery in USA would be preferable to Brisbane.

outback jack · 04-23-2013, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by podge NT

300k is a lot of fixing so maybe he is more broken than we know. I think surgery in USA would be preferable to Brisbane.

If he didn't have private health insurance, it may well be that much. It can cost as much as 60k just to book the operating theatre over there.

So a serious neck injury like his will cost'a'lots'a.

pops · 04-23-2013, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by outback jack

If he didn't have private health insurance, it may well be that much. It can cost as much as 60k just to book the operating theatre over there.

So a serious neck injury like his will cost'a'lots'a.

WOW

Sounds like i got a bargain for my back op in Adelaide $75.000 .
I wonder what it would have cost if the op had actually worked and fixed my back.
I wish all the best for Toby Price and a speedy recovery.
Cheers Ian

ferals5 · 04-23-2013, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by podge NT

300k is a lot of fixing so maybe he is more broken than we know. I think surgery in USA would be preferable to Brisbane.

There is a spinal/neck surgeon in Brissy.

The best medical care in the US is useless if you can't access it...
I imagine John & Pauline are pretty stressed by now with the delays in getting their young man fixed up.

Hope all goes well from here.

Simosez · 04-23-2013, 04:10 PM

i think Grabbo was fixed up in Brisbane too.

04-16-2013, 11:21 PM	#1
ferals5 ^OP 865+652 Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Goulburn, Australia Oddometer: 739	Toby Price crash received a message from a mutual friend to say Toby was in hospital and will have surgery tomorrow and his parents are on their way over to the US. a quick google for more info... Toby Price hospitalised following American crash Motorex KTM Off Road Racing's Toby Price crashed at the fourth round of the 2013 AMA Hare and Hound National Championship over the weekend near Lucerne Valley, California, and remains in hospital with neck injuries. Long-time moto journalist, Mark Kariya, hit us up with a few details. The defending Australian Off-Road Champion apparently went down in almost the exact same spot as another rider, and while the other rider stayed down with a possible broken back, Price attempted to pick his bike back up and get going again – although he couldn't. After a medical response team arrived, Price told them his neck and back hurt. He then passed out, and was forced to wait for a helicopter to arrive which took him to a hospital in Palm Desert, near Palm Springs. "Ended up in hospital and broke three bones in my neck and my left thumb," stated Price via Facebook. "Very lucky I have full movement because I should be done from the neck down. They are blown away I'm still moving. I have surgery scheduled in the morning to pin and plate everything, and I'm in a halo neck brace already." Price's Baja testing for this trip is an obvious no-go, but what about the remainder of his 2013 season? The annual Finke and Hattah Desert races are just around the corner (Price won both events in 2012), and as the current AORC Outright and E3 class leader, Price won't want to be laying in a hospital bed for too much longer. Brad Williscroft, Price's Australian team manager, was unavailable to comment on the situation. Stay tuned to www.transmoto.com.au, as we'll keep you updated as we hear more. Get well soon mate.

04-16-2013, 11:42 PM	#2
MymoJoe Ride Ride Ride Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Fernvale QLD not close enough to the desert Oddometer: 2,339	Gezz no Get well Pricey!! __________________ Simpson Trip 2008 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...33#post7397233 Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO - what a ride!"

04-18-2013, 12:48 AM	#4
BygDaddee Ex: RideWithMe Joined: Oct 2012 Location: Brisbane Northside, OZ Oddometer: 503	Bloody hell We get Grabbo back and now he goes down, get well soon. __________________ ― George Carlin - “Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and then beat you with experience.” 2013 KTM 690 Enduro R Pauls Spot Tracker http://share.findmespot.com/shared/f...mgxmQRRUCqrKiY

04-18-2013, 04:05 PM	#5
ararat Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Location: East of Melbourne Arse-trail-yeah Oddometer: 1,765	I am so happy he is a lucky bugger. Makes me happy knowing he will be back on saddle at some point. I hope he will recover well. Go Toby go. __________________ "Ask nasty questions!" gerard t'hooft

04-18-2013, 08:55 PM	#6
ferals5 ^OP 865+652 Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Goulburn, Australia Oddometer: 739	update Toby is in traction and operation is now schedualed for Wednesday.

04-17-2013, 05:06 AM	#3
arunta dreama Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: c.q Oddometer: 209	T.price aussie endro = one tough mo fo heal well ol' son

04-19-2013, 06:45 PM	#7
ferals5 ^OP 865+652 Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Goulburn, Australia Oddometer: 739	Toby Price Recovery Fund A fund has been set up to assist with Toby's recovery. BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS: TOBY PRICE RECOVERY FUND BSB- 112879 ACCOUNT- 431539059 http://www.singletonargus.com.au/sto...ce/?cs=1534%23

04-23-2013, 01:30 AM	#8
ferals5 ^OP 865+652 Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Goulburn, Australia Oddometer: 739	Toby on his way home, surgery Thurs in Brisbane. WTF... can the yank health system not fix broken people

04-23-2013, 01:42 AM	#9
splinters Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Location: hillston nsw Oddometer: 17	insurance company he was with would'nt pay.was going to cost over 300g for surgery

04-23-2013, 01:56 AM	#10
Gadget678 Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Victoria, Australia Oddometer: 778	?? Workers comp???? __________________ Have you ever noticed that when you're out on the bike, nothing else matters? http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=709292

04-23-2013, 04:10 PM	#15
Simosez Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Location: eternally sunny lithgow Oddometer: 256	i think Grabbo was fixed up in Brisbane too. __________________ fear causes hesitation and hesitation will cause all your worst fears to come true. DR750 BIG KTM 450 EXC

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