amoryns Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 Does anybody know who might have been involved in the vehicle accident, on their way home from Sani2C? It was about 168km to go to JHB and the vehicle involved in the accident was a Cycle Lab vehicle.
MsBehavn Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 Hi amoryns. More details about tha accident can be found on this thread (https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=44538)
chucky Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 it was Neel frazer he is not s0 good i n hospital is in induced coma.i was suppose to go with him but left earlier with someone else
Ali Mclean Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 Most of you are aware that Neil Frazer was involved in a car accident on the way back from Subaru Sani2C yesterday. <?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Below is an email from Barry (Neil?s Brother in law) that he has asked us to send out."Many I ask that you keep phone calls to the family to a limit (although everybody understands the good meaning behind your calls) as they are in need to keep their phone lines open between JHB and Vereeniging Docs, Hospitals in JHB and Vereeniging to.We are a very strong community and Neil and his family know we are all on 24hr standby for what ever we can do to assist.Thanks also to you all for the calls and emails and sms?s to me and the club office. The minute I get more news from Barry and Kirsty, I will again send it to you all. Pls feel free to send on to fellow cyclists and club mates, keep as many people informed as possible. Neil you are in our thoughts and prayers constantly! Hi Ali and Andrew I wonder if you would be so kind as to post a message on the site (and possibly send with newsletter). Many people will be aware that Neil was involved in a car accident on the way back from the Sani2C yesterday. Many people have been (or tried to be) in contact with Gill and me. Our phones eventually ran out of battery early yesterday evening. On behalf of Neil and Gill (and the rest of his family) I would like to thank everyone for their kind words, support and prayers. There have been lots of people who have rallied together and helped us, please forgive me if I omit any deserving person or get names wrong (yesterday afternoon was a little stressful). I would like to express special gratitude to the people who helped Neil directly at the site of the accident ? Anton (and his informant who contacted us), Denise, Andrew, Cindi, Kevin and Colin. It certainly made it much easier for us knowing that there were people at the scene who cared for Neil and who were able to ?clear-up?. Thank you very much! Andrew, Cindi, and Kevin, it is difficult to sufficiently express our thanks for your role in comforting Neil at the scene, in the ambulance and to the hospital. Dear Ali and Andrew, thank you for using the ?cycling network? to help organise things. Mark thanks for being our health consultant and advising us. Should Neil require orthopaedic surgery I know that he wouldn?t want anyone else to be involved. A very special thank you to Louise, Andrew and Glen. Louise your willingness and ability to provide support and comfort to Gill was incredible (I am sure it is a ?girl thing?, and you do it well). To two of the real hard men of mountain biking, you guys are true friends. To stay with us until late into the night providing support and on occasion light hearted entertainment was truly appreciated. Thank you!!!! Neil had an accident between Warden and Villiers at approximately 13h30 yesterday afternoon. He was travelling on his own. No other vehicles were involved and the cause of the accident is unknown. It appears that the car rolled 3 or 4 times coming to a stop on its roof. When help arrived on the scene, Neil had crawled out of the wreckage (remarkable given his injuries and the pain that he must have suffering). Although emergency transport took some time, Neil was eventually transported to Vereeniging Medi Clinic. In a nutshell and with dubious scientific terminology: ? Neil is in ICU and will be seen by a Cardio Thoracicspecialist and Orthopaedic specialist this morning ? He has been heavily sedated ? There was a large cut at the top/back of his head. This wassutured. Other than severe bruising there does not appear to be bleeding on the brain or other trauma ? There is a ?stable? fracture of C6 and C7 ? Neil?s right shoulder was dislocated and has been reduced(fixed) ? His right scapula is fractured ? Neil?s sternum is fractured in two places (top and bottom) ? There is a bilateral contusion (both lungs) Neil was in severe pain yesterday. Thankfully he is now in a facility where he will be looked after. It is also comforting to know that his friends (together with his family) will ensure that he receives the best possible care and attention. I personally know how much Neil means to the cycling fraternity, but it has been amazing to witness the support that Neil and his family received yesterday. The cell phone networks have been worked overtime. We are not sure of Neil?s immediate medical needs but we will create a system/network where we will be able to keep you up to date with his progress. Your on-going prayers and support are truly appreciated. Thank you! Barry Kind Regards, Ali McLeanCycle Lab Supercycling Club
Ali Mclean Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 Hi All,Pls find Barrys update sent late last night (Monday)The good news received from Gill this morning is that the probe inserted to monitor pressure on Neils brain is showing that there is no abnormal pressure ? which is fantastic news!!<?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Pls send to all fellow cyclists and friends of Neils (ie EVERYBODY!) I am sure I have left people out. Neil Frazer (Steel Razor) - Update2 March 2009Hi Gang (would that be Chain Gang?)As a family we have been inundated with good wishes and support. Thank you all.Neil has been heavily sedated and will remain so for a couple of days. Those fantastic people who stopped and assisted at the scene will bare testimony to the incredible amount of pain that Neil was in. We are extremely grateful that he will be relatively pain free for a couple of days whilst the various medical disciplines are able to conduct tests.I am sorry if my reports are a little haphazard and contradictory, but unfortunately I am not solely to blame as we have also been given some contradictory info from the hospital staff.The neck fracture remains stable and is C5/6. He has been immobilised and will remain so for a period of time.Reports today indicate that together with the fractured sternum (top and bottom) there are multiple rib fractures. There must have been an incredible force on his chest area to cause this damage together with the bilateral contusion on his lungs and a dislocated shoulder.At this time we do not know what caused the accident. We know that it is inevitable that there will be conjecture as to what happened but we are not aware of any evidence indicating the cause of the accident. We are aware of theories that are doing the rounds but choose to rather pay attention to Neil and being able to provide him with the best possible care rather than conjecture.Neil is a very special person who has touched many peoples? lives. Neil?s family has been overwhelmed by messages from all over South Africa (and around the world). Thank you. Please continue to pray for his speedy recovery.We will continue to keep the cycling fraternity updated of developments.BarryP. S. Gill is going to need all the support she can get dealing with the bear with the very sore head who will have a fairly protracted convalescence.P.P.S. Neil?s parents, Robert and Jean, thank you all for your incredible support. Kind Regards, Ali McLeanCycle Lab Supercycling Club
Nancy Drew Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 Thanks for the update Ali, I'm so relieved that things are looking positive
Jackes Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 Hey Ali *mini-hijack * What happened to that guy that had the accident with his eye in your workshop. Just wondered. *off*
Groot Lem Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 best wishes to all, one year ago i was in icu, a year later i'm ready for epic, so i believe neil will also be fit as a fiddle and ready to do everything you guys know him to do so well.
Carri Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 Hi Jackes, I am replying on behalf of Ali who is out the office. It has been like a miracle, Ben has partial sight and improving daily. We are very happy for him! Thanks.
Jackes Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 Hi Jackes' date=' I am replying on behalf of Ali who is out the office. It has been like a miracle, Ben has partial sight and improving daily. We are very happy for him! Thanks.[/quote'] Amazing Glad to hear this, keep the prayers going
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