Prayers requested, brothers and sisters

Toombes
Toombes Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,451
Medic45, Brian Rogers, was involved in an accident earlier today. He and his partner were struck by another vehicle, causing the ambulance to flip. Brian suffered a broken leg and some ribs while his partner suffered a broken arm. The occupants of the other vehicle were killed upon impact.
Brian is in pretty serious condition at a local trauma center. I'd like to ask each of you to send prayers and good vibes his way for a speedy and full recovery.
I'll update this post as more information becomes available.
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  • Big''nBall''n
    Big''nBall''n Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 311
    Prayers sent! and will keep sending
  • kaspera79
    kaspera79 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,144
    Thanks for posting this, prayers go out for the families of everyone involved.
  • rsherman24
    rsherman24 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,711
    Terrible. Tell him all of his ccom brothers are praying for him if you talk to him Dan.
  • Rain
    Rain Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 8,761
    Positive vibes that way brother.
  • Stubble
    Stubble Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,305
    Prayers sent...
  • brianetz1
    brianetz1 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,898
    wow, that's crazy. I will keep him in my prayers
  • Toombes
    Toombes Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,451
    Thanks for the Prayers, brothers.
    Last update is the Brian's partner has been released and is on his way home. Brian has a badly fractured leg, several fractured ribs and a fractured sternum. He'll be having surgery on his leg tomorrow.
  • The Kid
    The Kid Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,842
    What a tragic event. I'll assume that Brian was driving due to the rib injuries, were they responding to a call. Sorry to hear that there were deaths.
  • Toombes
    Toombes Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,451
    The Kid:
    What a tragic event. I'll assume that Brian was driving due to the rib injuries, were they responding to a call. Sorry to hear that there were deaths.

    They were returning from an interfacility transfer. Brian was in the passenger seat and the ambulance landed on the drivers side.
  • The Kid
    The Kid Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,842
    Toombes:
    The Kid:
    What a tragic event. I'll assume that Brian was driving due to the rib injuries, were they responding to a call. Sorry to hear that there were deaths.

    They were returning from an interfacility transfer. Brian was in the passenger seat and the ambulance landed on the drivers side.
    Wow, crazy, Please let Brian and his partner know theyre in our thoughts & prayers.
  • CharlieHeis
    CharlieHeis Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,371
    This sucks. Sending out prayers.
  • Bigshizza
    Bigshizza Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 10,949
    Prayers to Brian and his partner...that sucks
  • Puff_Dougie
    Puff_Dougie Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,182
    Praying...
  • onestrangeone
    onestrangeone Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,423
    A bad deal all around, Please let him know that we are praying for a speedy recovery.
  • MorganGeo
    MorganGeo Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,606
    Praying for all involved.
  • Martel
    Martel Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,423
    Praying for the Medic and all involved. B was my newb trade sponsor, and he sent me a really tasty cigar or six. Even with the lights and sirens, every time I see an emergency vehicle going through an intersection, my guts pucker. Scary stuff.
  • ddubridge
    ddubridge Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,949
    Just to keep everyone in the loop. Found this on FB.

    http://www.lex18.com/story/27723394/ambulance-involved-in-crash-in-clark-county
  • smoke em if you got em
    smoke em if you got em Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,119
    Prayers sent....thinking of everyone involved!
  • raisindot
    raisindot Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 936
    Sending best wishes and hopes for a speedy recovery.
  • danielzreyes
    danielzreyes Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 6,739
    Damn, just saw this. Hope he's doing well
  • Toombes
    Toombes Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,451
    Brian's partner was released home last night and is doing well.
    Brian went into surgery earlier today to repair his leg but, I haven't heard if he's out or not. As soon as I get new information I'll post it.

    Regardless of how much we squabble with each other, or whether we know someone who works EMS, we're all a huge family much like the cigar world. We call each other brothers and sisters and I'd like to think I speak for the entire community when I say thank you for the thoughts and prayers. When I speak with Brian I'll let him know that everyone kept him in their thoughts. Thanks again, Brothers.
  • Bobbo2009
    Bobbo2009 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 843
    I will be keeping him in my thoughts. I hope the surgery went well. Thanks for the update!
  • twistedstem
    twistedstem Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,691
    definitely in our thoughts and prayers!!!
  • Toombes
    Toombes Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,451
    The surgery went well and two fractures were repaired in his left leg. The concern now is swelling which could cause muscle and nerve damage. He's been admitted to the ICU and placed on C-PAP because of some breathing difficulties but he's stable and in quite a bit of pain while he's awake so they're keeping him sedated for now.
  • rsherman24
    rsherman24 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,711
    Great news. Still a long road ahead, but I am sure he is in great hands.
  • Hays
    Hays Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,262
    Man, really sorry to hear this. Seriously a tragic story, and I´m praying that these guys recover healthy and strong.
  • LiquidChaos66
    LiquidChaos66 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,603
    Prayers and good vibes still heading out to all involved! Thanks for the updates! :)
  • taythegibs
    taythegibs Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,024
    I hope he's doing well, I had wondered why I hadn't seen anything from him on Fb... Brian has definitely been an influence on me and I hate I didn't get to meet up with him last year! Maybe this year man!
  • jsnake
    jsnake Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,037
    Prayers sent
  • Toombes
    Toombes Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,451
    Brian had a rough day yesterday. Hiccups turned into vomiting which aggravated the broken ribs and sternum. Meds kept him comfortable but he still felt pretty bad.
    If anyone is interested, I'm going to send a get well card around and get some BOTL to sign it. If you want to participate, PM me your address and I'll put you on the list.