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I have just been to see Aza at Royal Perth Hospital and spoke to him in detail about the accident and his injuries suffered so that with his consent I could relay this to you all so that everyone can be fully informed.
The accident occurred on O'Brian road whilst on Saturday's country run. Aza was taking a corner (not exceedingly fast) and he saw what he believed at the time to be a couple of logs on the road (later to be identified as big lizards). Aza stood the bike up a little to avoid the obstacle, looked back into the corner but could not regain his line and ran off the road.
His understanding of the accident was the initial impact being his bike’s tail end hitting a large tree. He recalls this as being a very hard hit as he recalls vividly the sound being very loud and horrendous. Aza then, no longer on his bike, crashed through several smaller trees near the bases which are quite thick and unforgiving finally coming to rest face down.
With mobile phone coverage the boys proceeded to comfort him and call St Johns. Aza said that Calvin and the crew positioned themselves throughout the vital intersections of OBrian road to ensure the ambulance had clear directions to the scene. Aza said that Calvin and the ride crew acted with a level head and very responsibly. Well done fellas.
The Medivac Helicopter was on standby after the initial call and on St Johns attendance to the scene, they called the Heli in and transported him directly to RPH. The Heli pad is in fact just outside the window of where he is currently located.
Aza experienced no scratches or external wounds to his body other than his right wrist which is broken as a result of using his right arm to shield his body whilst crashing through the trees. His right arm still requires surgery and this is likely to happen tomorrow. They did not want to operate on this wrist until now as they feared that he may have had some organ damage (pancreas) which later proved to be OK and they wanted to be sure of that before another operation. He has some broken ribs likley to be as a result of crashing throught the bases of the smaller trees shrubs.
Aza experienced no head injuries. Other than a small nick out of the vent, his helmet is in fact unmarked.
The injuries that are most damaging are those injuries suffered to his spine. He has crushed three vertebra from his L1 up. The L1 is the first vertebrae located directly above the coccyx bone and is the lowest vertebra in the spine. He has been informed that that is likely to be as a result of the big impact of the bike hitting the large tree and proceeding to jar though his body. The doctors have advised him that it is unlikely that he will be able to walk again.
Now I have never personally known anyone in this situation before. As I spoke with him I could not help be feel incredible empathy for the man and consider how lucky we all are to enjoy the freedom of movement we all take for granted on a daily basis.
But I tell you this, one thing that struck me above all the feelings I was having when talking to Aza was his admirable positive attitude about the whole incident and health prognosis along with this incredible resolve not to take ‘Cant walk again’ as an answer from the doctors. From flat on his back in a hospital bed and on the best drugs money ‘cant’ buy, he and his family are already proceeding with working with the right people that can start work on his rehabilitation for a full recovery. And I tell you……… after spending time with the guy today … if anyone can do it, it will be him. I have no doubts whatsoever. I cant help but think how piss weak I would be in if I were presented with the incredible adversity that Aza finds himself in right now. He is a fighter, very positive, does not feel sorry for himself at all and is just going to do whatever has to be done, and will win.
His biggest complaint at the moment is that he has not had food in three days and is unlikely to be able to have any until after the wrist operation tomorrow.
Aza now has no problems receiving visitors unlike previously relayed. He is currently located in Ward 5G at Royal Perth Hospital. Visiting hours are 8 am to 12 noon and then 2pm to 8pm. The only restrictions are that they do not allow large numbers in the Ward. Three visitors at a time only so no big groups.
I read Aza the recent forum posts and well wishes whilst I was there from all of you guys. He wanted to relay his sincere thanks for all of your support and all the positive thoughts that you’re all sending his way. He said that it is support like this that gives him the will to get through this with a full recovery.
Deej
The accident occurred on O'Brian road whilst on Saturday's country run. Aza was taking a corner (not exceedingly fast) and he saw what he believed at the time to be a couple of logs on the road (later to be identified as big lizards). Aza stood the bike up a little to avoid the obstacle, looked back into the corner but could not regain his line and ran off the road.
His understanding of the accident was the initial impact being his bike’s tail end hitting a large tree. He recalls this as being a very hard hit as he recalls vividly the sound being very loud and horrendous. Aza then, no longer on his bike, crashed through several smaller trees near the bases which are quite thick and unforgiving finally coming to rest face down.
With mobile phone coverage the boys proceeded to comfort him and call St Johns. Aza said that Calvin and the crew positioned themselves throughout the vital intersections of OBrian road to ensure the ambulance had clear directions to the scene. Aza said that Calvin and the ride crew acted with a level head and very responsibly. Well done fellas.
The Medivac Helicopter was on standby after the initial call and on St Johns attendance to the scene, they called the Heli in and transported him directly to RPH. The Heli pad is in fact just outside the window of where he is currently located.
Aza experienced no scratches or external wounds to his body other than his right wrist which is broken as a result of using his right arm to shield his body whilst crashing through the trees. His right arm still requires surgery and this is likely to happen tomorrow. They did not want to operate on this wrist until now as they feared that he may have had some organ damage (pancreas) which later proved to be OK and they wanted to be sure of that before another operation. He has some broken ribs likley to be as a result of crashing throught the bases of the smaller trees shrubs.
Aza experienced no head injuries. Other than a small nick out of the vent, his helmet is in fact unmarked.
The injuries that are most damaging are those injuries suffered to his spine. He has crushed three vertebra from his L1 up. The L1 is the first vertebrae located directly above the coccyx bone and is the lowest vertebra in the spine. He has been informed that that is likely to be as a result of the big impact of the bike hitting the large tree and proceeding to jar though his body. The doctors have advised him that it is unlikely that he will be able to walk again.
Now I have never personally known anyone in this situation before. As I spoke with him I could not help be feel incredible empathy for the man and consider how lucky we all are to enjoy the freedom of movement we all take for granted on a daily basis.
But I tell you this, one thing that struck me above all the feelings I was having when talking to Aza was his admirable positive attitude about the whole incident and health prognosis along with this incredible resolve not to take ‘Cant walk again’ as an answer from the doctors. From flat on his back in a hospital bed and on the best drugs money ‘cant’ buy, he and his family are already proceeding with working with the right people that can start work on his rehabilitation for a full recovery. And I tell you……… after spending time with the guy today … if anyone can do it, it will be him. I have no doubts whatsoever. I cant help but think how piss weak I would be in if I were presented with the incredible adversity that Aza finds himself in right now. He is a fighter, very positive, does not feel sorry for himself at all and is just going to do whatever has to be done, and will win.
His biggest complaint at the moment is that he has not had food in three days and is unlikely to be able to have any until after the wrist operation tomorrow.
Aza now has no problems receiving visitors unlike previously relayed. He is currently located in Ward 5G at Royal Perth Hospital. Visiting hours are 8 am to 12 noon and then 2pm to 8pm. The only restrictions are that they do not allow large numbers in the Ward. Three visitors at a time only so no big groups.
I read Aza the recent forum posts and well wishes whilst I was there from all of you guys. He wanted to relay his sincere thanks for all of your support and all the positive thoughts that you’re all sending his way. He said that it is support like this that gives him the will to get through this with a full recovery.
Deej
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