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General Category => Members Health & Wellbeing => Topic started by: West Aussie Glen on February 20, 2023, 03:18:55 PM
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Sunday morning 19th Feb Lindsay on his new GL1800 and his brother Ken on his recently purchased 2009 GL1800 were travelling west from Ravensthorpe WA.
With CC set they were doing about 108 to 110.
A car with a small U-Haul trailer on it was travelling in the opposite direction.
It appears that the driver lost control crossing on to Lindsay's side of the road and colliding head on with Lindsay.
The car and trailer then took out Ken before rolling over and ending up in the ditch on the side of the road.
I am very sure Ken was killed instantly.
Lindsay was flown to Perth.
I have just come from Royal Perth Hospital having visited Lindsay in ICU.
He was still sedated but has had his right leg amputated above the knee and there is some concern about his spleen.
He will have another operation on his leg tomorrow (Tuesday).
The above is my version off events. I was travelling about 500m to 1km behind Ken.
I looked up to see the car and trailer rolling over off the road and into the ditch.
It was not until I was almost at the car that I become aware of the extent of the incident.
This occurred about 40 kms west of Ravenshorpe at about 8:45 am.
The investigating dective rang me this morning having been on site until 4am today.
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I'm speechless but praying Lindsay pulls through.
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My condolences to Kens family, and best wishes for Lindsays recovery. Lindsay doesnt need this extra burden in his life..
As I said on the phone Glen, if you need to talk give me a call..
Bugger, Bugger, Bugger...
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Thanks for letting us know Glen. So sad to hear that Ken died in the accident and condolences to his family. There are many who will need support, including Lindsay, the car driver, Glen and all of the families of those involved. Just horrible news.......
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Sad to hear
RIP Ken
Thinking of you Lindsay. Hope you cope well with the injuries
All the best mate
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Wow, what a shock, I'm sitting here absolutely stunned, what horrible news! :fp
Please pass on our condolences to all involved.
Best wishes to Lindsay and to you too, Glen...
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So tragic, condolences to all families.
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That is really, truly awful. Our condolences to all involved. It could easily have been any of us. I guess mostly we acknowledge the risk but never really think it would happen to us to to someone that we know.
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Awful news.
Condolences to Ken's family and hope that Lindsay recovers.
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Thanks for posting. Tragic. Trust Lindsay recovers. We can never be too careful, but sometimes it's out of our control. :'(
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Shocking. My condolences to all effected.
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So sad to hear this 😢deepest condolences to Ken’s family and friends and wishing Lindsay comfort and fortitude on his road to recovery, thoughts and prayers with all. Thank you Glen for letting us know🙏.
Jd.
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That is just horrific.Condolences to Kens family and hoping that Lindsay pulls through and starts the long road to recovery. I was talking to Lindsay at Mannum about his new Wing.
Hope you are coping alright WAG.
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Thank you for letting us know WAG, condolences to Ken’s family and friends and best wishes for Lindsay's recovery.
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Tragic news. Condolences to Ken's family and friends. Praying Lindsay recovers and can come to terms with his awful loss and personal injury. Glen, I hope you also receive support for what you have witnessed. This is a great community and I know we are all here to help however we can.
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Such sad news.
Condolences to Ken's family and friends.
Wishing Lindsay the best recovery.
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Go fund me pages have been set up for Lindsay
https://gofund.me/f61b10bd (https://gofund.me/f61b10bd)
and Ken's Wife
www.gofundme.com/f/ken-topperwien (http://www.gofundme.com/f/ken-topperwien)
Updates below are from Lindsay's daughter.
Friday Lindsay Update:
We were called this morning and asked to consent to him having surgery on his right hand ring finger. He’s smashed it good and it needs pins in to help it heal. He probably will have limited movement of that finger in the future.
His stump closing surgery probably won’t happen for quite some time but they will go in and clean it up again while he’s in surgery. At this stage surgery may be tomorrow morning.
Tonight he may start dialysis as his kidneys are still not happy.
He will remain intubated till after surgery (when ever that may be) and then his sedation will start the journey of being fully lifted.
No fever now so that is good.
Saturday morning update:
Dad is currently in surgery for his crushed finger. Hopefully plastics will have a look at his leg as well. We don’t know how long surgery will last.
He started dialysis last night and will continue that after his surgery.
My understanding is that the goal will then be to reduce the sedative and eventually remove his intubation tube as he starts responding to stimulus.
I will continue to post updates in this thread.
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Hi WAG, let me know if it's OK to post the Go Fund me links on the 2 FB pages.
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Hi WAG, let me know if it's OK to post the Go Fund me links on the 2 FB pages.
I would think the more places the better.
Although I am on FB and watch the OzSTOC group I am not a big fan of FB.
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Hi WAG, let me know if it's OK to post the Go Fund me links on the 2 FB pages.
I would think the more places the better.
Although I am on FB and watch the OzSTOC group I am not a big fan of FB.
Thanks Glen, i will keep it short and sweet and post the 2 Go Fund me Links.
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Oh no. Such terrible news. I hate that one's and one's family's lives can be turned so tragic and chaotic within seconds and without warning. All the best Lindsay in this bloody awful time. Thanks for the updates WAG. Will help out on go fund me. Fully respect the outpouring of emotion within this group. Thank you all.
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Oh no I'm so very sorry. It's terrible news
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Some better news from Deborah:-
Saturday afternoon update:
They managed to close dads stump!! 🎉
We are in ICU. Dad has a healthy stump 😆 The operation went well. He’s still intubated but they are trying to wake him slowly.
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Thanks for keeping us updated Glen.
I hope you're doing ok & getting the support you need.
Some donations made via the Facebook links.
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Condolences to all
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A very sad time indeed and my condolences go out to all those involved + get well soon Glen we are all with you at this time and forever onwards...
Tipsy.
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Horrible news. I always say we are fragile creatures. Condolences on the loss of Ken, and to Lindsay for the loss of his health, all from someone elses mistake. :'(
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Sunday Update:
We have just been in to see dad. His eyes are half open but he’s not awake yet. Not blinking or moving much. Still intubated.
It’s his birthday tomorrow. Hopefully he’s awake enough for us to wish him a happy birthday.
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Please see attached re Ken's Funeral
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Please see attached re Ken's Funeral
Please note, Lesley, Ken's wife has asked that there are no motorbikes at the service.
Update :-
There has been a lot of family discussion about motorbikes at Ken's Funeral.
Due to the large part bikes played in Ken's life his wife has now agreed for bikes to be at the funeral.
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Tuesday update:
Dad is still intubated and will be for another 24-48 hours while he regains some strength. He’s responding well and nodded when we said goodbye and to some things the dr was saying.
He has a little bit of muck on his chest that they want him to be strong enough to be able to cough up if needed. He’s off dialysis which is fabulous.
Once he’s awake they will move him to the trauma ward for about a week before moving him to Fiona Stanley for rehab.
He’s definitely progressing in the right direction.
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Hey Glen, mum is doing ok. She's been in to visit dad most mornings. She has 24/7 care organised.
Dad had his intubation tube removed today and sedation fully lifted. Tomorrow I should be able to talk to him a bit when I go in!
It's been a long 10 days but he should come out of ICU tomorrow or Friday. They will move him to the trauma ward for about a week and then to Fiona Stanley for rehab.
We are grateful for the progress he's made!
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Re previous post:-
There has been a lot of family discussion about motorbikes at Ken's Funeral.
Due to the large part bikes played in Ken's life his wife has now agreed for bikes to be at the funeral.
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Today is Ken's Life Celebration as Lesley, his wife referred to it. I will not be there as yesterday I returned to West River to say goodbye to Ken and with Ken's Family's blessing place a small cross on site here .
https://www.google.com/maps/place/33%C2%B040'38.8%22S+119%C2%B040'53.2%22E/@-33.67745,119.68143,17z/data= (https://www.google.com/maps/place/33%C2%B040'38.8%22S+119%C2%B040'53.2%22E/@-33.67745,119.68143,17z/data=)!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d-33.67745!4d119.68143
So if you pass by on your travels stop and say hello.
While there I received this update from Lindsay's daughter:-
Monday update: Just in with dad now. He's awake and alert. He remembered that he was on a ride with Ken so I told him the news and that the funeral is tomorrow. I also talked to him about his legs. I'm pleased with how alert he is.
He's uncomfortable and keeps stretching. It's so good to see him lift his arms above his head. He seems to have a whole lot more control of them today. He's still on dialysis. They are doing an ultrasound of both legs today to check his blood flow.
He took the news of Ken how I thought dad would. With a "wow" and silence.
He said he "suspected as much" when I told him his leg was amputated.
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That's a very nice memorial, Glen. Is there a plaque with it?
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That's a very nice memorial, Glen. Is there a plaque with it?
I have left that for the family.
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If (when ) Lindsay starts to get down about the loss of his leg, and not being able to ride, let him know that all is not lost. My son has a mate who lost both legs in a work accident, one above and one below the knee, a couple of years ago.
He is doing the Finke this year.
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Thursday afternoon update:
Dad’s super alert and making jokes 😃.
He’s now graduated to regular food and I brought in a Pepsi Max for him to enjoy after dinner tonight. 😆
The rumour is that he may even get to shower tomorrow. 🥳
I still haven't seen Lindsay yet, hopefully sometime early next week.
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I have just heard from Deborah that Lindsay is now happy to receive visitors.
Due to my commitments on Friday, it will most likely be Saturday morning before I visit him.
Lindsay is now in the Trauma Ward at RPH
From the RPH website:-
Permitted visiting hours are:
10am to 7pm
seven days per week
All visitors must adhere to the following:
Patients may have two visitors at a time during designated visiting hours.
While a patient may have more than two visitors per day, only two are permitted at the patient bedside at any given time.
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I visited Lindsay late yesterday afternoon.
He seemed a little subdued but it was a good visit.
He has his phone and is happy to have visitors.
I think he will be remaining in the trauma ward until he transfers to Fiona Stanley.
The Trauma Ward is in R Block on the northern side of Wellington Street.
Go up this access ramp and through the admissions centre.
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-31.9537847,115.8660666,3a,75y,53.54h,83.99t/data= (https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-31.9537847,115.8660666,3a,75y,53.54h,83.99t/data=)!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sH_meqot7KScGUs1go5t85A!2e0!7i16384!8i8192
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I have started new thread:-
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