merckx Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 He is very severely brain damaged. He's away for an op today Bloody hell, that's devastating news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_supra Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Terrible news, Even worse to hear about the recent developments in his condition. Doctor's have been wrong about this sort of thing in the past, They said a friend of mine who was in a bad crash and suffered massive head trauma would most probably not pull through, and even if he did, he would be brain damaged, and then after a month in a coma came round. and is now fully recovered. I really hope that this is the case with Karl. My thoughts go out to him and his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lad Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 That's awful:( Hope he pulls through, thoughts are with his family & friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leelbuk Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 I don't know the lad but my thoughts are with him and his family. This is the second forum I have been a member of and a member has had a severe accident. The possibility of having a severe accident myself is something I have to try and put aside in my head when I go to drive a fast car like my Supra as it's stories like these that can make you think and really put me off driving a fast car. I was a member of Fiestaturbo.com when I was tinkering with my first cars and at the time a member went to buy a 2.0 Zetec Turbo Fiesta, with his dad, from a fellow member. On the way home he overtook his dad and the car lost control. He ended up crashing and passing away minutes later at the scene in front of his dads eyes (I can't even imagine how his dad felt, it's the sort of thing that destroys people and families). I had met this member and I can tell you now it couldn't of happened to a nicer guy, who definately wasn't the sort to drive around like a tw@t. I really hope he recovers and let me use this opportunity to tell everyone to please be careful out on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonlady Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Although we don't know Karl our thoughts and best wishes are with him and his family. It's very sad news, hopefully as everyone has said with youth on his side lets hope he makes a good recovery. Hang in there Karl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted June 25, 2006 Author Share Posted June 25, 2006 Doesn't look like he made the op. His temp has raised again to 20. Things aren't looking great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul ashton Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Same for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 I remember Karl's posts well, a bit of a car nut (like most of us here) and full of enthusiasm for all things automotive. Seemed to be getting a new car every months, some better than others He seemed to be a genuine and friendly guy. Unfortunately this accident is a reminder just how fragile life is. My thoughts are with him and his family, hope he can find the strength to pull through. Hang in there dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk47 Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 inshallah things will go ok for karl, he is just slightly younger than me and has a whole lot to live for. really do hope and pray he pulls through this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted June 25, 2006 Author Share Posted June 25, 2006 Pressure on his brain has increased. Will find out more tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul ashton Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Wish him luck for everyone on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted June 25, 2006 Author Share Posted June 25, 2006 All these post are being printed off and will be read to him (god willing) by me next weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 i really hope he pulls through! im not sure if its been said, is he able to breath by himself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted June 25, 2006 Author Share Posted June 25, 2006 No he isn't mate. He's getting air through a tube. He also has a probe in his head monitoring pressure and has a scar on his chest from where they removed him spleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hob Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Hope he pulls through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk47 Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 not sure if anyones asked but is there any news about the driver? is he/she ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Hope the guy comes through ok, family must be going through hell right now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Please pass on our thoughts to his family mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 not sure if anyones asked but is there any news about the driver? is he/she ok? Cuts and scratches. Nothing major at all (which is worse for him I think ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harps Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Just awful. Best wishes to his family, I hope he pulls through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Thats terrible news Steve, our thoughts are with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 This is so very sad. Such a sad fact of life nowadays it seems. Speed kills. I don't know the guy personally, but I really do hope he gets through all this with only a few scars to brag about. My thoughts and regards go to him and his family at this time. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashpoint Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 If Karl was the passenger and is in a bad condition what happend to the driver? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 Not much mate. The back end kicked out and Karl took the full force on the passenger side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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