Nasty crash Henley on Thames

Nasty crash Henley on Thames

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Dr Jekyll

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23,820 posts

266 months

Saturday 23rd April 2022
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Part of the Henley to Marlow was closed last night, apparently a car vs bike. Anyone know more? A popular road with a lot of my biking acquaintances.

OPOGTS

1,144 posts

218 months

Saturday 30th April 2022
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Never a good mix……. Nothing reported in The Standard mind you and it was open the next morning as I went through in my usual route - so hopefully not serious, fingers crossed

Nobby Diesel

2,062 posts

256 months

Friday 5th August 2022
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Very late reply - haven't been in here for ages.
This was the son of a pal of mine. Late 20's biker.
He's OK now, but it's been a rough journey.
Pulled out to overtake and didn't see the oncoming Jeep.

Numerous broken bones and lots of internal damage. Initially, it was thought he might lose Big Jim and the Twins, but I believe they are all still all intact. As for their function? I have no idea.
Broken arms, legs, hip, numerous ribs, sternum and shoulder. I believe he had damage to bladder, spleen, kidneys and liver.
I spoke with his dad (my pal), last week and the son is back at work and saving for another bike.
I have no idea what the permanent damage is, or if there are "life changing" effects, but he is extremely lucky to be alive.

Dr Jekyll

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23,820 posts

266 months

Friday 5th August 2022
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Thanks for the update. With nothing in the papers I was thinking it can't have been as bad as it first appeared, but apparently it was.
frown

Dr Jekyll

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23,820 posts

266 months

Friday 5th August 2022
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Even fairly minor accidents often make local papers such as the Henley Standard.. Especially if an important road is shut for hours as a result.