This a copy of what I posted on FarRiders this arvo.
I received a call from ZedPilots better half to inform me that Matt went down hard this morning at PI, and asks if there is anyone in the group who can contact/see him. He was transport by ambulance to the Alfred hospital with two broken shoulders and some ribs.
If any can see him can you please contact me on 0417183551 as Kate can't get over there till Tuesday it see him.
As usual the response was fantastic with Hackle getting into see him after his first surgery and he posted this:
After a phone call from Clint and another from myself to Fattymick in Tassie I have just got of the phone after speaking to emergency at the Alfred Hospital. Zpilot is about to be transferred up to ward. He was supposed to have been moved to the ward at 4.30pm., obviously things are a bit slow. As it turns out I'm at my wifes home in Officer [Melb.] at the moment. Rode down from Bairnsdale for afternoon tea, as you do. I'll try and ring Fatman again, he didn't answer the last call. My plan is to ride into the Alfred and see Matthew for a short visit. A friendly face could be enjoyed in his current situation. Further news when it's available.
Then this:
I'm at My wife's [Elwyn] home as I type. Roast dinner didn't last long on the plate. Yum,yum. Now for the update on Matt's [Zedpilot] condition. As you've worked out I was down at Elwyn's for afternoon tea. Clint's call to me, then mine to Fattymick in Tassie had me on the bike Alfred Hospital bound. Reception at emergency had me wait a little while as they were still attending to him. Finally nurse goes into inform him that Graham Harris was outside. At this stage he had just come out of a "little sleep". He said he didn't know me and as such she couldn't let me in. Didn't know me, he must have still been under. With my FarRider cap in hand she went back into him, reemerging quickly to escort me in.
The crash happened as he entered the main straight [turn 12] at between 180--200 kmh. He ran wide, got onto the "marbles", loose rubber, and tried in vain to bring it back on line. Finally into the gravel onto the grass and as he said "no bringing it back from there".
Result, two dislocated shoulders, rib damage and very few cuts and abrasions. Racing leathers work. Shoulders were put back in and he may be up for an operation tomorrow. The most important thing I did for him was rang his better half Kate and they had a long conversation. I did have to hold the phone to his ear as both his arms are in slings tied together. I'm sure Ox will know exactly what I'm talking about.
Fatman an LTP have offered Kate a bed for her Melb. stay, she apparently is flying in on Tuesday. They will also visit him tomorrow by which time he should be in a ward.
He looked good, as can be, and was very happy to see a familiar face even if he didn't know who Graham Harris was. I was happy to just be available to tie up a few "loose ends".
Followed by ZedPilot:
Hi guys quick update. Had some time under a general this arvo, they have got both shoulders back in, going to have surgery tomorrow AM to fix the breaks, one in left and two In right shoulder. Huge call out to the FR family, thank you, Hackel appreciate the visit! Will update when I know more. I will heal, apparently the bike is worse than me.....
I'll atempt to keep all upto date as info becomes available
Regards
FM
I received a call from ZedPilots better half to inform me that Matt went down hard this morning at PI, and asks if there is anyone in the group who can contact/see him. He was transport by ambulance to the Alfred hospital with two broken shoulders and some ribs.
If any can see him can you please contact me on 0417183551 as Kate can't get over there till Tuesday it see him.
As usual the response was fantastic with Hackle getting into see him after his first surgery and he posted this:
After a phone call from Clint and another from myself to Fattymick in Tassie I have just got of the phone after speaking to emergency at the Alfred Hospital. Zpilot is about to be transferred up to ward. He was supposed to have been moved to the ward at 4.30pm., obviously things are a bit slow. As it turns out I'm at my wifes home in Officer [Melb.] at the moment. Rode down from Bairnsdale for afternoon tea, as you do. I'll try and ring Fatman again, he didn't answer the last call. My plan is to ride into the Alfred and see Matthew for a short visit. A friendly face could be enjoyed in his current situation. Further news when it's available.
Then this:
I'm at My wife's [Elwyn] home as I type. Roast dinner didn't last long on the plate. Yum,yum. Now for the update on Matt's [Zedpilot] condition. As you've worked out I was down at Elwyn's for afternoon tea. Clint's call to me, then mine to Fattymick in Tassie had me on the bike Alfred Hospital bound. Reception at emergency had me wait a little while as they were still attending to him. Finally nurse goes into inform him that Graham Harris was outside. At this stage he had just come out of a "little sleep". He said he didn't know me and as such she couldn't let me in. Didn't know me, he must have still been under. With my FarRider cap in hand she went back into him, reemerging quickly to escort me in.
The crash happened as he entered the main straight [turn 12] at between 180--200 kmh. He ran wide, got onto the "marbles", loose rubber, and tried in vain to bring it back on line. Finally into the gravel onto the grass and as he said "no bringing it back from there".
Result, two dislocated shoulders, rib damage and very few cuts and abrasions. Racing leathers work. Shoulders were put back in and he may be up for an operation tomorrow. The most important thing I did for him was rang his better half Kate and they had a long conversation. I did have to hold the phone to his ear as both his arms are in slings tied together. I'm sure Ox will know exactly what I'm talking about.
Fatman an LTP have offered Kate a bed for her Melb. stay, she apparently is flying in on Tuesday. They will also visit him tomorrow by which time he should be in a ward.
He looked good, as can be, and was very happy to see a familiar face even if he didn't know who Graham Harris was. I was happy to just be available to tie up a few "loose ends".
Followed by ZedPilot:
Hi guys quick update. Had some time under a general this arvo, they have got both shoulders back in, going to have surgery tomorrow AM to fix the breaks, one in left and two In right shoulder. Huge call out to the FR family, thank you, Hackel appreciate the visit! Will update when I know more. I will heal, apparently the bike is worse than me.....
I'll atempt to keep all upto date as info becomes available
Regards
FM